Plumes of smoke were spotted across Gillingham after a bonfire spread out of control.

Firefighters were called to Victoria Street at around 5.15pm after the fire spread to a fence, nearby trees and a shed.

Cllr Dan McDonald tweeted video showing smoke billowing out behind the Southern Belle in the High Street.

VIDEO: Smoke can be seen in the town centre. Credit: @CllrDanMcD

Firefighters have now left the scene after tackling the blaze for 45 minutes.

Nobody was hurt in the fire.