Residents have been urged to get their chimneys swept after a fire in Deal last night (Saturday).

A crew from Deal fire station was called to Arthur Road at 6.30pm after flames broke out in the chimney.

Watch manager Malcolm Cowie said: "We used specialist equipment to make sure it did not spread."

For wood fuel, chimneys should be swept every six months, and every year for coal fires.

Click here for more advice from Kent Fire and Rescue Service.