Fire crews were called to a Burger King branch after smoke was seen billowing from the building.

Two fire engines were spotted outside the fast food chain in Gillingham High Street earlier today.

An eyewitness told KentOnline: “I could just hear the sirens and thought that was a bit odd and as I turned the corner there were fire engines outside.

“It was very noisy.”

Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed their attendance to the Burger King branch at 3pm was a false alarm.

A spokesman said: "The smoke had been caused by an overheating switch, which was then isolated."

The emergency vehicles left after 15 minutes.