Flats evacuated after fire
Published: 08:48, 20 September 2011
Updated: 09:43, 20 September 2011
A block of town centre flats wasvacuated this morning after a fire broke out in a top floor bedroom.
Police and fire crews were called to Harmer Street, Gravesend, at 3am after neighbours reported the blaze.
A Kent Fire and Rescue spokesman said the fire started in a one-bedroom flat with nine people having to wait outside while they tackled the fire.
A man in his 40s was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
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An investigation into the fire is now taking place.
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