White smoke billows above Margate Lido from a fire which started near the seafront venue late last night.

Crews were called to the promenade in Ethelbert Terrace following reports of a blaze shortly after 9.30pm.

Firefighters sent to the scene managed to extinguish the flames within 15 minutes.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was unable to confirm what was on fire, but it is understood the Lido was unaffected.

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