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Derelict building damaged by fire

Forty firefighters battled a blaze in a derelict office building in Tonbridge overnight.

Kent Fire and Rescue say 85 per cent of the building in Quarry Hill Road was damaged by the fire, which was reported at 1.45am on Monday morning.

Six crews together with specialist appliances arrived at the scene to find the first and second floors of the building well alight.

They battled the blaze for four hours before it was reported out at 6.20am.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Firefighters were still at the scene today damping down hotspots.

Kent Police have taken control of the building.

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