Investigation begins into cause of fire at Dixy Chicken in Sunderland
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire that ripped through a Sunderland chicken shop.
Around 24 firefighters battle to control the 'difficult' blaze after they were called to the scene at around 2.40am this morning.
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Hide AdFire investigation officers remain at Dixy Chicken, in Holmeside, this afternoon as they try to determine what caused the devastating blaze.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At 3.03am today (Thursday), police were made aware of a fire at Dixy Chicken, Holmeside.
"Nobody was injured and inquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire."