Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a kitchen fire in High Street, Greenhithe. 

Two fire engines attended the flat and crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using hose reel jets and high-pressured fans. 

No injuries were reported, and the affected residents were offered support by the KFRS Volunteer Response Team. 

It’s believed the fire started accidentally after an item was left on top of the hob and caught alight. 

Crews are reminding people to always make sure cooking surfaces are kept clear of anything that could catch alight. 

Firefighters attend around 200 accidental kitchen fires every year, which are commonly caused by items being left on or too close to the hob, such as tea towels, oven gloves, washing baskets and chopping boards. 

To help reduce these types of incidents, KFRS has launched its ‘Hook it, Don’t Cook it’ campaign, which has one simple message – keep your hob clear to keep your family safe.