Update at 11pm: 

Firefighting operations are now complete and all crews have left the scene. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation and duty of care has been left with Kent Police. 

Update at 10:45am: 

Two fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene of a house fire in St Mary's Road in Faversham. The technical rescue is also in attendance. 

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used main jets to extinguish the flames and are dampening down any remaining hot spots. 

KFRS' volunteer response team are on-hand to provide advice and support to any affected residents. 

The road has been closed while emergency services work at the scene, so people are advised to avoid the area and to check for travel updates. 

Update at 8:30am:

People living near to St Mary’s Road in Faversham are no longer advised to close windows and doors following a house fire.

Two fire engines, a height vehicle and the technical rescue team remain at the scene.

The road is closed, so people are advised to avoid the area and to check for travel updates. 

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

Update at 6.45am: 

People living near to St Mary’s Road, Faversham, are still advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a house fire. 

Seven fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene, as well as the technical rescue unit, and crews are using hose reel jets and covering jets to extinguish the flames. 

KFRS' volunteer response team is also in attendance to offer advice and support to  residents. 

Please share this advice with anyone in the affected area who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you. 

Initial update at 4.50am: 

People living near to St Mary’s Road, Faversham, are advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a house fire. 

Seven fire engines and a height vehicle are at the scene, where crews are working to extinguish the flames. 

Please share this advice with anyone in the affected area who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you.