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Six fire engines have been called after a fire broke out in a town centre block of flats. Crews tackled the blaze at Midhurst Court in Mote Road, Maidstone. Flames appeared to be coming from a flat on the fifth storey of the tower block, which is owned by Golding Homes housing association. A height vehicle is at the scene, and police and paramedics are also in attendance. The fire service has been approached for comment. People are being advised to avoid the area and a cordon has been set up. A police spokesperson said: “This fire was reported to us at 3.30pm and our officers attended to assis…