Live updates: How emergency services worked to bring Sunderland factory fire under control

Crews of firefighters spent hours today after a blaze broke out in a Sunderland factory.

By Fiona Thompson and Ryan Smith

Published 10th Jul 2020, 13:51 BST

Updated 10th Jul 2020, 17:49 BST

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene shortly before 1pm, today, Friday, July 10, with other emergency services working to support them as the incident unfolded.

Scroll down to see how the fire was tackled during the course of the afternoon.

Click here for an update on how the cause of the fire is now under investigation.

Sunderland Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service