Fire causes damage at Sunderland sheltered housing scheme

The kitchen and residents' lounge of a Sunderland sheltered housing development were damaged when fire broke out last night.
Oakfield Court. Picture from Google ImagesOakfield Court. Picture from Google Images
Oakfield Court. Picture from Google Images

Smoke from a burning plastic greenhouse entered Oakfield Court in Oakfield Close though an extractor fan vent.

The greenhouse and a selection of garden items were destroyed and a plastic storage shed was slightly damaged.

A crew from Farringdon fire station tackled the blaze