An elderly couple were treated for smoke inhalation last night after a bungalow fire.

Firefighters were called to the terraced property in Wright Close, Twydall, just after 9pm.

The fire seriously damaged the roof with firefighters estimating half of it had been destroyed. No other properties were damaged.

It is unclear exactly what caused the fire, but an electrical fault is thought to be to blame.

Two elderly people were treated by paramedics at the scene having suffered smoke inhalation. It is unclear if either were taken to hospital.

The Red Cross were also in attendance alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service.

Firefighters from Medway, Rainham and Gillingham left the scene at about 11.10pm.

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