Isle of Sheppey: Main road closed due to fire in outbuildings

The public are being urged to avoid an area of the Isle of Sheppey after a fire

The public are being urged to avoid an area on the Isle of Sheppey after a fire involving a number of outbuildings.

Five fire engines from Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze near Leysdown Road in Leysdown-on-Sea on Thursday afternoon.

No injuries have been reported, the fire service said.

People living and working in the area have been advised to close windows and doors as a precaution due to smoke.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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