Final update at 10am on 15 November: 

People living or working near to Penshurst Road in Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, are no longer advised to close windows and doors following a large barn fire. 

Two fire engines remain at the scene and firefighters are continuing to dampen down the surrounding area and any remaining hotspots. 

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

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

Update at 8.30pm

The earlier advice for people in the surrounding area to close windows and doors due to smoke remains in place.

Update at 3.30pm

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier are at the scene of a barn fire in Penshurst Road, in Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, and crews are making good progress.

The earlier advice for people in the surrounding area to close windows and doors due to smoke, remains in place.

Initial update

People living or working near to Penshurst Road in Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, are advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a barn fire. 

Two 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.