Watch as firefighters tackle large grass blaze on banks of the Wear close to Stadium of Light

Firecrews are tackling a large grass fire close to the Stadium of Light.
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The fire, on the north bank of the River Wear, has sent a column of thick dark smoke into the air.

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed the brigade had been called to attend: “We have got two appliances at the scene dealing with a large grass fire,” she said.

"We have sent one appliance from South Shields fire station and a second one from Marley Park.”