LIVE updates as three crews called to large fire at allotments in Southwick

Firefighters are at the scene of an allotment fire in Sunderland, as families living nearby are urged to keep their doors and windows shut.
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Crews from Sunderland Central and Marley Park stations were called at around 12.05pm to reports of a blaze at an allotment site, at Southwick Road and Keir Hardie Way in the city. We’ll be bringing live updates and reaction fro the scene, as the incident continues. Scroll down and refresh for the latest.

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