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.
A blaze that ripped through a scrap merchant in Sunderland this morning has now been put out by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue have now released a statement about a fire on an industrial estate that poured thick smoke over Sunderland this morning.
Fire Control received several calls to a building on fire in Sunderland this morning. Two pumps from Sunderland Central were sent.
"Further assistance was required and further pumps were sent from Farringdon, Washington and an Aerial Ladder Platform from Fulwell.
"Crews are still in attendance dealing with this fire which has been confined to a workshop at a scrap metal merchant.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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