Blandford Street fire: Daytime pictures show full damage to Sunderland Peacocks store

By Debra Fox

Published 24th Jan 2019, 14:08 BST

Updated 24th Jan 2019, 14:09 BST

A huge fire which engulfed a shop in Sunderland city centre was brought under control after crews worked throughout the night.

Devastating damage has been caused to the city’s Peacocks clothes shop, on Blandford Street - meaning the building may face demolition in the future. Here, we take a closer look at the aftermath on the day after the blaze.

The aftermath of a devastating fire at Peacocks store, Blandford Street, Sunderland.

placeholder image — The aftermath of a devastating fire at Peacocks store, Blandford Street, Sunderland.

Much of Blandford Street remained closed off.

placeholder image — Much of Blandford Street remained closed off.

Firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the flames under control.

placeholder image — Firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the flames under control.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.

placeholder image — An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.

Steve Burdis, Head of Service Delivery at the scene of the fire.

placeholder image — Steve Burdis, Head of Service Delivery at the scene of the fire.

A view of the damage to the roof.

placeholder image — A view of the damage to the roof.

A view of the damage in the light of day.

placeholder image — A view of the damage in the light of day.

Emergency services remained on the scene today.

placeholder image — Emergency services remained on the scene today.

Inquiries continue to find the cause of the fire.

placeholder image — Inquiries continue to find the cause of the fire.

Council chiefs say they are hoping to speak to the owners of the Peacocks building.

placeholder image — Council chiefs say they are hoping to speak to the owners of the Peacocks building.

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