A woman and a cat have died following a house fire. Fire crews were called to the blaze in Sharon Crescent, Walderslade near Chatham at around 5.30pm yesterday. Four engines attended the scene and firefighters used hose reel jets to tackle the flames. However, a woman and a cat were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the blaze has been linked to smoking materials. Crews left the job shortly after 6.30pm. KentOnline has approached police and the ambulance service for further information.