Sunderland fire
A blaze that ripped through a scrap merchant in Sunderland this morning has now been put out by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.
Blaze at Sunderland scrapyard now under control
Firefighters spent 90 minutes getting the fire at a scrapyard next to the Stadium of Light under control.
Hay Street remains closed while fire crews dampen down the building.
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