Two children and two adults rescued from a house fire in Shepway
The blaze broke out in Northumberland Road
Four people including two children have been rescued from a house fire near Maidstone.
Six crews were called to Northumberland Road in Shepway this morning.
Firefighters rescued one adult and one child from the property, and another adult and child were assisted from the house by members of the public, including two off-duty firefighters.
All four people were passed into the care of SECAmb paramedics.
An investigation into the cause is underway.
Two fire engines remain in attendance, as well as officers from Kent Police.
People are still being advised to expect delays in the area while emergency services continue to work at the scene.