Block of flats evacuated after fire breaks out in Newcastle city centre

Emergency services have been at the scene of a building fire in the centre of Newcastle.

A block of flats in Westgate Road was evacuated after the fire broke out before 6am on Tuesday 12 September.

The road was closed but has since reopened.

No one is thought to have been injured in the fire, which has now been extinguished by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 6am today (Tuesday) we received a report of a fire at a block of flats on Westgate Road, Newcastle city centre.

“Emergency services attended the scene and those inside the building were evacuated.

“A section of the road was closed while firefighters put out the blaze, which was completed a short time later.

“No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident and Westgate Road has now fully re-opened.”

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