Final update at 08:35 on 24 April:

Firefighting operations are now complete following a fire at a derelict builders’ merchants near Spring Vale in Greenhithe, Dartford.

Eight fire engines attended the incident, with crews using main jets to extinguish the flames.

There were no reported injuries and the cause is not yet known.

Update at 10pm on 23 April: 

People living near Spring Vale in Greenhithe, Dartford are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke from a fire at a derelict builders’ merchants. This advice will remain in place until the morning.

Four fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene.

Please continue to share this advice with loved ones who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.

Initial update:

Crews are advising people living or travelling near Spring Vale in Greenhithe, Dartford to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke coming from a fire in a derelict builders’ merchants.

Four fire engines are in attendance and crews are working to extinguish the flames.

Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.