A ‘faulty’ dehumidifier was the likely cause of a fire in a basement.

Firefighters were called to a property in Green Street, Gillingham, on Tuesday (May 9).

Two fire engines attended and the operation started shortly before 2pm, finishing a few minutes past 3pm.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus put the fire out using a hose reel jet.

A high-pressure fan was also used to clear the property of smoke.

No injuries were reported and firefighters believe the cause is to be linked to a fault within a dehumidifier.