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Three fire engines called to house fire in Prettyman's Lane Edenbridge

By: John Nurden jnurden@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 01:00, 25 January 2017

Updated: 07:15, 25 January 2017

An elderly woman was given oxygen after a house blaze which spread across two floors.

Firefighters are still dealing with the blaze in Prettyman's Lane, Edenbridge.

Crews were called to the two-storey house just after midnight, with three fire engines and a bulk water-carrier sent.

Firefighters in action. Stock image: Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Kent Fire and Rescue services said today: "Crews tackled the blaze, which involved both floors of the property, using hose-reel jets and a hydrant.

"An elderly woman, who was out of the property before crews arrived, was given oxygen therapy for suspected smoke inhalation and was passed into the care of an ambulance crew."

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Crews remain at the scene, damping down hot-spots.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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