Garage and car destroyed in Durham fire

A garage and a car inside it have been destroyed in a fire in Durham.
St Margaret's Court, in Durham City. Copyright Google Maps.St Margaret's Court, in Durham City. Copyright Google Maps.
St Margaret's Court, in Durham City. Copyright Google Maps.

Three crews from Durham station were called to a block of flats St Margaret's Court before 2am.

Fire destroyed a garage and a car inside, but no-one was hurt.

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Two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and positive pressure ventilation were used by officers to put out the blaze.

Watch manager Michael Burdon, of Durham station, said: "The garage was well alight when the crews arrived and the car which was inside was completely destroyed.

"Thankfully it looks as if there were no casualties."