Jarrow pub seriously damaged by fire in early hours of morning

There were 34 firefighters tackling the blaze The Albion Gin & Ale House at its height. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

A pub has been seriously damaged after a fire ripped through the building in the early hours of the morning.

Firefighters were called to the Albion Ale & Gin House, in Jarrow, at about 2:46am on Tuesday 31 October.

The pub was already "significantly ablaze" when the first firefighters arrived on the scene in Walter Street.

At its height, there were 34 firefighters tackling the blaze, which has caused significant damage. They left the scene at about 7am.

It is not believed there was anyone in the pub at the time.

The Albion Gin & Ale House has been left seriously damaged by the fire. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) said it is carrying out a joint investigation with Northumbria Police into the circumstances of the fire.

In a statement on social media, a spokesperson for the pub said: "As everyone may be aware a fire broke out at the Gin and Ale House early hours of this morning.

"Luckily no one was hurt during this incident but we are all absolutely heartbroken.

"As you all know we are a more than just a pub, we are a family and will keep you all updated with the outcome of this devastating situation."

A spokesperson for the pub said they were "devastated" by the damage caused. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

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