Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze on a housing estate that has led to three homes being evacuated.
Seven fire engines and a height vehicle were called to the scene in Reed Court, Greenhithe.
Firefighters have been called to a blaze at a home in Reed Court, Greenhithe. Picture: Carol Gale
Crews have been working to extinguish the fire which has ripped through the roof of two adjoining properties. Two additional houses were also affected by smoke.
A video shared with KentOnline from the scene shows smoke billowing from the top of two end of terrace homes as firefighters attempt to douse the blaze with water jets.
Reed Court resident Syed Rahman said: “Two houses are on fire. The brigade are either end of the houses watering it down.”
Councillor Carol Gale, who lives in the area, said: “Two homes have completely been gutted, the roof is down and everything.
“They are Hyde Housing and they’re all built together.
“There’s so much smoke everywhere. It was absolutely billowing.
Seven fire engines are at the scene of a major house fire in Reed Court, Greenhithe. Photo: Syed Rahman
A blaze has broke out in Reed Court, Greenhithe. Photo: Syed Rahman
Firefighters at the scene. Picture: Carol Gale
“We can’t get down the road at the moment they’ve moved us all on. They’re still trying to contain the fire.
“It’s huge flames just bursting out the top of the house, it’s like the stuff you see on TV.”
The fire service advised people living or travelling near Reed Court to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. The advice was later lifted.
Firefighters at the scene. Picture: Carol Gale
Paramedics treated four people for smoke inhalation.
A spokesperson for Hyde said: “We’re responding to the incident to provide support for our customers who’ve been affected. Surveyors will make assessments of the homes as soon as this is possible.”
In an update just after 6pm, Kent Fire and Rescue said crews were making good progress extinguishing the fire.
A further update at 7.30pm said: “People living or travelling near Reed Court in Greenhithe, Dartford are no longer advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke, following a fire involving two houses.
“Two fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene.
“The KFRS Volunteer Response Team is also in attendance providing support to affected residents.”
At 10pm, KFRS said firefighting work was complete.
A spokesman added: “Residents from three properties have been evacuated, supported by the KFRS Volunteer Response Team, British Red Cross and Hyde Housing.
“Crews will be revisiting tomorrow to make sure that the scene remains safe.”
The cause is not yet known.