Clouds of black smoke caused by blazes as Sunderland fire crews are called to two neighbouring incidents in space of a few minutes
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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was first called to Beach Street at 7.29pm today, Thursday, July 22, following reports of a grass fire.
Teams from Sunderland Central and Marley Park were send to the site to put out the fire and discovered a small quantity of tyres had been set alight.
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Hide AdThe service then received a call at 7.39pm to report a small fire had been spotted in nearby Deptford Terrace.
Crews from Farringdon and South Shields were sent to put out the fire.
Smoke caused by both could be seen for some distance across the city.
Both have been classed as secondary fires, which are generally small outdoor fires, not involving people or property.
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