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Fire in Teston Road, Offham near West Malling with six fire engines at the scene

By: Rebecca Tuffin

Published: 16:35, 03 April 2019

Updated: 14:04, 04 April 2019

A massive blaze broke through the roof of a derelict house, prompting a huge response from firefighters.

Kent Fire and Rescue rushed to a three-storey building in Teston Road, Offham and are attempting to put out the flames.

A bulk water carrier and height vehicle were used to help combat the fire.

Video shows smoke billowing from the house.

Crews were called to White Ladies house near Offham quarry landfill site at around 2.15pm and remained at the scene until shortly after 11pm.

Crews are using a height vehicle to tackle the blaze. Picture: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

The road was blocked off while officers took on the flames.

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During the incident, a Kent Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "We are dealing with a fire in a derelict three-storey building in Teston Lane, Offham near West Malling.

Water from two main jets and a hydrant are being used to fight the flames

"Six fire engines, a height vehicle and a bulk water carrier are in attendance.

"Crews are using two main jets and water from a hydrant to tackle the blaze in the roof."

Most of Teston Road has been closed

Fortunately nobody was hurt.

The fire fighters' official stop time was 11.09pm with officers returning to the scene this morning to continue investigating the cause.

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