Firefighters tackling second blaze in 2 weeks at same Washington industrial estate
The cause of the previous fire remains unconfirmed
Firefighters are tackling a second blaze at the same Washington industrial estate in less than two weeks.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service posted a statement on social media this evening (August 11) at around 7.30pm confirming fire crews are currently on the scene trying to extinguish the fire.
A spokesperson said: “We are dealing with an ongoing fire in the Crowther Industrial Estate near the A1. There is smoke in the area and so please keep windows and doors closed.”
The incident follows on from a fire at the same industrial estate just 12 days ago which saw eight fire appliances deployed to tackle the blaze at a commercial building on the evening of Friday July 31.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) said at the time that the cause of the blaze was unconfirmed.
We have contacted TWFRS and Northumbria Police and are awaiting further details.