Fire crews on scene after blaze breaks out at hairdressers

Footage has emerged of smoke coming from the upstairs of Daccs, in the Emmerson Terrace area of Washington.

Three engines have been sent to the scene.

A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews are dealing with the incident.

She said: "We have three fire appliances on the scene.

"We don't know the cause of the fire but we know that it started in the roof.

"It is ongoing."