Five fire engines were dispatched to tackle a woodland fire in Dartford yesterday evening.

Crews from the Kent Fire & Rescue Service arrived at the scene of the fire in Leyton Cross Road shortly before 3:30pm yesterday to battle the blaze.

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Firefighters managed to douse the flames shortly before 9pm using hose reel jets and a hydrant.

The cause of the fire remains unknown and is being investigated by the service.

More as we get it.