New pictures reveal extent of damage caused by a large fire in Sunderland

New pictures that reveal the extent of the damage caused by a fire in Sunderland Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have released dramatic new pictures that reveal the extent of the damage caused by a fire in Sunderland on Wednesday night.

New pictures that reveal the extent of the damage caused by a fire in Sunderland Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue

The images were captured by the fire service using a drone. The device was flown the Peacocks store on Blandford Street.

The fire started at the Peacocks store on Blandford Street. Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Investigations are continuing in to the exact cause of the large fire, which as the pictures show, has caused extensive damage.

Investigations are continuing in to the exact cause of the fire Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Nobody was injured in the fire which started on Wednesday night but flames spread quickly and completely gutted the shop interior.