by Lynn Cox

Firefighters are (Wednesday, 5pm) tackling a fire at a former riding school, in Gillingham.

Crews from Medway with water tender from Larkfield are at the school in Lower Rainham Road.

The fire has destroyed part of roof of the derelict building.

It is thought to have started around 2pm.

Crews are also using foam to fight the flames.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, said: “The roof of the building was well alight. The flames have already destroyed part of the roof.”