Final update at 4:28am on 17 February:

People  living or working near Clipper Close, Rochester are no longer advised to close windows and doors.

Crew made good progress extinguishing the fire and all remaining waste and recycling hay has been fully extinguished.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause is not yet known. 

Initial update at 23:12pm on 16 February:

People living or working near Clipper Close, Rochester, are advised to close windows and doors while crews respond to a fire.

Four fire engines are at the scene, where crews are working to extinguish the flames.

Please share this advice with any loved ones in the affected area who might not have access to the internet or social media.

Thank you.