Six fire engines have been called to a house fire near Ashford.

The blaze in Appledore Road, Tenterden, started just after noon and emergency services are still at the scene.

As a result of the fire, drones were sent up to survey the area.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "At the height of the fire, one bulk water carrier, a height vehicle and six fire engines were in attendance.

"Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus have used hose reel jets and main jets to bring the blaze on the first floor and in the roof space, under control.

"Crews provided oxygen to one man suffering the effects of smoke inhalation, and he was handed into the care of paramedics.

"Firefighters remain at the scene, maintaining a watching brief to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. The cause is not yet known."