Caravan fire burns metres from row of houses

Thick smoke and flames were seen coming from the caravan, which was behind a row of terraced houses

Firefighters have tackled a large fire at a caravan in Kent.

Crews advised people to avoid Cranham Square in Marden, near Tonridge, at roughly 13:00 BST on Tuesday.

Three fire engines were at the scene and residents were told to keep doors and windows shut due to heavy smoke coming from the caravan.

There were no reports of injuries and the fire was extinguished by about 15:30, according to Kent Fire & Rescue Service.