A huge emergency service presence remains at a former Debenhams building following reports of a fire.

Police have cordoned off Canterbury city centre with pictures showing the abandoned store in the aftermath of the blaze.

People are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed around the area due to a large amount of smoke coming from a building fire.

Five fire engines are in attendance and crews are working to extinguish the flames.

A fire service spokesman said the alarm was raised at 8.38pm.

A witness said: “It’s very smoky. There’s smoke all the way down to The Ivy.

“I’ve seen five fire engines, two support cars and police.”

Police have been contacted for comment.