Fire breaks out and completely destroys roof at old bowling pavilion in Hetton

The fire fighters who were called out from both Rainton Bridge and Farringdon stations were sent to deal with a blaze during the evening of Thursday, August 29.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service received a call reporting a fire at a property near Hetton Park on Houghton Road in Hetton at 8.39pm.

They attended the scene of a single storey detached building which used to be used as a bowling pavilion. The fire was located in the roof of the building.

A spokesperson for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue said: “The roof panels were 100% completely destroyed by fire and the interior of the building was 100% severely damaged by smoke.”

One hose reel was used and a positive pressure ventilation fan cleared the smoke as fire fighters used a thermal energy camera.