Smoke seen for miles across Sunderland skyline as firefighters tackle caravan blaze

Firefighters tackled a caravan fire in Sunderland which sent plumes of black smoke billowing over the city’s skyline.

By Sophie Brownson

Published 30th Aug 2020, 17:00 BST

Updated 30th Aug 2020, 20:33 BST

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Two crews from Sunderland Central fire station were called to the scene of the blaze involving one caravan on Thelma Street at 4.11pm on Sunday, August 30.

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During the incident residents in the area reported seeing large amounts of black smoke visible from the top of Chester Road in the city.

Firefighters were called to a caravan fire on Thelma Street in Sunderland.

Firefighters were called to a caravan fire on Thelma Street in Sunderland.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that crews left the scene at 4.40pm but were unable to say what caused the fire.

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Firefighters tackling the caravan fire on Thelma Street in Sunderland.

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