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Firefighters tackle flames in flat in Poynder Drive, Snodland.

00:00, 11 December 2016

updated: 09:38, 11 December 2016

A man's been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis, after he was treated for smoke inhalation following a flat fire.

Police were called to the scene in Poynder Drive, Snodland before 11pm last night (Saturday).

Fire crews extinguished the flames coming from the bedroom.

The number of people who have been arrested for drug possession has been revealed. Picture: Thinkstock
The number of people who have been arrested for drug possession has been revealed. Picture: Thinkstock

A man was treated for smoke inhalation and later arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis.

He's been released on bail.

Two women were treated with oxygen therapy at the scene and they were taken care of by paramedics.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene. Stock image
Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene. Stock image

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to put out the flames in the second floor flat.

A positive pressure ventilation fan also cleared smoke from the building.

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