Update at 10pm on 29 April:

The earlier advice for people living or travelling near, West Hougham, in Dover to keep windows and doors closed is still in place.

Firefighters remain on scene overnight to continue a controlled burn and to maintain a watching brief.

Attendance at this incident has been reduced to one fire engine.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Update at 2pm on 29 April:

People living near West Hougham in Dover are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from a fire.

Two fire engines and a bulk water carrier are in attendance and crews have continued to make good progress using wetting agents to reduce flare-ups.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Update at 10am on 29 April:

People living near West Hougham in Dover are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from a fire.

One fire engine remains in attendance and crews have made good progress using wetting agents to reduce flare-ups.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Update at 7am on 29 April:

People living near West Hougham in Dover are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from a fire.

One fire engine is in attendance and crews are making good progress.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Update at 23.50pm on 28 April:

People living near West Hougham in Dover are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from a waste fire. This advice will remain in place until the morning.

Attendance at this incident has been reduced to two fire engines.

Firefighters remain on scene overnight to continue a controlled burn and to maintain a watching brief.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Initial update:

Crews are advising people living or travelling near, West Hougham, in Dover to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke coming from a fire from waste land.

Six fire engines and a bulk water carrier are in attendance and crews are working to extinguish the flames.

Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.