Your pictures as smoke is visible across city after major fire erupts at Sunderland scrapyard

Firefighters are dealing with a major blaze at a scrapyard in Sunderland.

Thick clouds of smoke can been seen across the city – and Echo readers have been sending us their pictures.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is on the scene and has asked people in the area to stay inside and keep their doors and windows closed.

5. Major fire

The smoke is visible across the city. Pic: Anna Sheils Photo: Anna Sheils

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6. Have you seen the smoke?

The column towers above St Mary's car park Photo: Kev Wilson

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7. Well alight

The fire has taken a firm hold in this picture from Courtney Oxley Photo: Courtney Oxley

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These images clearly show how far the smoke is drifting. Pic: Anna Shiels Photo: Anna Shiels

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