Large fire in Sunderland
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service deal with a large fire in Sunderland.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service deal with a large fire in Sunderland.
Police suspect that a fire at a derelict warehouse in Sunderland was an arson attack. An officer on patrol noticed the fire at the Alexandra Business Park, on Woodbine Terrace, at 5.40pm on November 2. It was extinguished by firefighters.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
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