A huge fire broke out in a top-floor flat, forcing police to seal off a road.
Crews spent hours fighting the blaze in Dover Road, Folkestone, near the junction with Grove Road.
The street filled with smoke as police and paramedics were also called to the incident, which started shortly after 1.30pm.
Six fire engines initially arrived at the scene, and crews advised people living near Grove Road to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from the building.
At 9pm, fire crews confirmed they had left the scene, but the road remained closed off.
One person was treated by paramedics due to smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Speaking this afternoon, sales rep Claire Hall, 42, said of the blaze: “It seems like it started at the top.
“The whole area was covered in thick black smoke.”
Police confirmed they were called at 1.50pm.
