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.

1. Fire clearly visible

This picture shows the height of the flames. Pic: Courtney Oxley Photo: Courtney Oxley

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2. Smoke on the water

The smoke column climbs over the Wear Photo: Anna Sheils

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3. Stadium scene

Smoke rises above the Stadium of Light. Pic: Kev Wilson Photo: Kev Wilson

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4. A closer look

Flames are clearly visible in this shot. Pic: Courtney Oxley Photo: Courtney Oxley

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