Firefighters dealt with a large straw bale blaze this afternoon.

Crews on two engines were called to South Street Road in Sittingbourne at 2.15pm after a large amount of straw bales caught alight.

Since then, firefighters have been working to tackle and reduce the fire spread.

Crews remain at the scene and are now maintaining a watching brief and monitoring for hot spots.

Those living or working nearby are being advised to close windows and doors as a precaution due to smoke.

At 9.15pm this evening one fire engine remained at the scene.

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