A wood burner is believed to have started a fire at a Grade II listed house this morning.

Fire crews were called to the home in Shadoxhurst, near Ashford just before 10am.

It is thought the blaze started when heat from a wood burner set fire to some dust sheets that were close by.

Two fire engines attended the property, in Hornash Lane, and used a hose reel jet to put the fire out.

Crews left the scene at 10.36pm and no injuries were reported.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on the ground floor of a Grade II listed property on Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst near Ashford.

Two fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to put the fire out.

"The fire is believed to have started as a result of radiated heat from a wood burner setting nearby dust sheets alight.

"Smoke detectors in the property raised the alarm, and there were no reported casualties.