Two people have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Gravesend.

A dog has also been treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following the blaze in Norfolk Road.

Firefighters were called to reports of black smoke billowing from the two-storey home at around 5.45pm.

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A fire service spokesman said: "Upon arrival, crews found an occupant of the property outside, suffering the effects of breathing in smoke and provided oxygen therapy.

"Another occupant was also given oxygen, before both were transported to hospital by ambulance.

"A dog was also led to safety and is being cared for by a neighbour."

Harpreet Kumar, 27, lives in the property with his wife, child, mother, father, sister and brother in law.

He was on his way home from Essex when he heard about the fire.

He said: "All my stuff's inside. No one got hurt, thank god. But everything's burnt to bits now.

"It was a very big fire. The firefighters are just checking all around now. I think they've got it under control."

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used two main jets and two high-pressure hose reel jets from a hydrant, along with a cold-cut firefighting system designed to reduce the temperature inside a room without anyone having to go inside.

A height vehicle was also sent to help expose the fire in the roof and tackle the flames.