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Smoke warning amid bungalow fire at Bell Farm Lane, Minster

12:20, 04 March 2019

updated: 19:12, 04 March 2019

People were warned to close their windows and doors due to a fire in a bungalow.

Crews in four fire engines were called to Bell Farm Lane, Minster, at 10.29am to tackle the blaze.

A small dog has been rescued and given oxygen using a mask designed for animals.

Fire crew are at Bell Farm Lane, Minster. Stock image
Fire crew are at Bell Farm Lane, Minster. Stock image

A woman was outside, showing signs of breathing in smoke and burns to one of her hands, when emergency responders arrived.

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said: "A woman suffering from burns and smoke inhalation was assessed and treated before being taken to Medway Maritime Hospital."

Crews left at 1.14pm and the advice to keep windows and doors closed was lifted at 5.45pm.

The cause of the fire is not known but is believed to be accidental.

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