Final update: 20 August 9.30am

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a barn alight on Burmash Road in New Romney.

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier was in attendance at the height of the incident. Crews used hose-reel jets and main jets to extinguish the fire.

There are no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate.

Update: 19 August 11pm

People living or travelling near Burmarsh Road in Burmarsh, New Romney are no longer being advised to close windows and doors. This was due to smoke coming from a large outbuilding alight in the area.

Three fire engines remain in attendance, and crews are using hose-reel jets and main jets to extinguish the fire.

Please share this advice with anyone in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet.

Initial update:

People living or travelling near Burmarsh Road in Burmarsh, New Romney are being advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a large outbuilding alight in the area.

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier are currently in attendance, crews are working to extinguish the fire.

Please share this advice with anyone in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet.