Tribute to mother who died in Broadstairs house fire

Izzy Brown with her late mother Julia

A daughter has described her mother who died in a house fire as her 'rock'.

Julia Brown was in a three-storey house in Rectory Road, Broadstairs, Kent, when the fire broke around 18:30 GMT on Monday.

In a tribute posted on Facebook, her daughter Izzy Brown said: "Sadly my mum lost her life last night in a house fire. It's been a shock to the whole family and close friends.

"She will be missed, she's been my rock and I will love her forever."

Kent Fire & Rescue brought the fire under control

Neighbours previously paid tribute to Ms Brown, who was in her 50s.

A report is being prepared for the coroner and investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, Kent Police said.

Julia Brown was "described as warm, bubbly, kind and generous"