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Body found after huge Newcastle city centre fire

A body has been found after a major fire at a building in Newcastle city centre, which took more than 50 firefighters several hours to bring under control.

A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire Service said there was "concern about one person."

Police and fire crews are continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze.

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Person remains unaccounted for as shop fire probed

Pictures show the damaged building after the blaze Credit: ITV News

Concern remains for a person unaccounted for after a fire at a shop in Newcastle.

Police and fire crews are continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze.

A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire Service said there was "concern about one person."

The person remains unaccounted for after the fire, which took more than 50 firefighters several hours to bring under control on Tuesday.

Emergency services are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire. Credit: ITV News

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