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A259 New Romney High Street closed after fire breaks out in building

A building fire has closed a high street as emergency services descend on the scene.

The A259 High Street in New Romney is shut in both directions after the blaze broke out this afternoon.

Fire crews outside the New Romney Fish Bar in the town's high street. Picture: Sallie Henry
Fire crews outside the New Romney Fish Bar in the town's high street. Picture: Sallie Henry

Fire crews were spotted outside the New Romney Fish Bar but a fire service spokesperson could not confirm where the incident happened.

There are reports of traffic delays in the area due to the incident.

A fire service spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a fire in a building in New Romney High Street.

“Two fire engines attended, and crews using breathing apparatus, extinguished the fire using dry powder

“There were no reported injuries, people were evacuated before the crew arrived and the cause is believed to be an electrical fault.”

A police spokesman adds officers are currently assisting the fire service and the road is closed.

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