Fire crews tackle blaze near Sunderland's Northern Spire bridge

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on the banks of the River Wear, close to the Northern Spire Bridge.
By Kevin Clark
Published 5th Jun 2021, 16:26 BST
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Crews were called to the scene of a fire in a derelict building on the south side of the river shortly before 4pm today, Saturday, June 5.

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “The call came in at 15.51 this afternoon.

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"We have sent two fire appliances to the scene, one each from Marley Park and Sunderland Central.

Two fire engines have been called to the sceneTwo fire engines have been called to the scene
Two fire engines have been called to the scene

"It is a derelict building on the riverside.”

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