Thirteen fire engines help tackle blaze at house

The fire in Markland Road, Dover, is believed to have been started accidentally

More than a dozen fire engines have helped tackle a house fire in Kent.

A total of 13 fire engines, a water carrier and a height vehicle were called to the blaze in Markland Road, Dover, on Thursday morning.

By 12:30 BST, the flames had been extinguished, but nine fire engines and the height vehicle remained at the scene to damp down hot spots, Kent Fire & Rescue Service said.

The fire service said it believed that the fire was started accidentally. There were no reported injuries.

"People living or working near the Elms Vale area of Dover are no longer being advised to close windows and doors, following a house fire," a spokesperson for the fire service said.

"Nine fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene in Markland Road.

"The technical rescue unit is also in attendance, and members of the volunteer response team are on hand to offer advice and support to affected residents."