Fire crews tackle blaze in derelict building in Sittingbourne

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 07:00, 04 July 2016

Updated: 07:25, 04 July 2016

Fire crews tackled a blaze across two floors, which spread into the roof of a commercial building.

The building, in Cooks Lane, Sittingbourne, is thought to be a derelict office block.

Around 16 firefighters in four pumps fought the blaze, after being called out just before 4am today.

VIDEO: Crews tackled the fire in Sittingbourne

Flames spread to the roof of the building. Picture: @LacyCharlton

Smoke was seen coming from the building. Picture: @LacyCharlton

Cooks Lane was closed.

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