Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received a call about the blaze at 2:31am.

Firefighters called to tackle two-vehicle blaze in Red House

Owner Wendy Bute has received a suspended jail term after breaching fire safety regulations at Marina View, in Roker, Sunderland.

Fire chiefs 'will not hesitate' to take action after landlady prosecution

Some of the damage caused to fire appliances

Fire chief slams Bonfire Night attacks on firefighters

Leon Stephenson and Stacey Thwaites from Gentoo pictured with firefighters from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Doomed tower blocks in Sunderland get a temporary new use

Students living in a nearby halls of residence are shocked at what happened.

Shocked residents react as 3 teens dead after car plunges into river

Brian Lee, Operations Director of Meldrum Facilities, and Assistant Chief Fire Officer Dave Preston (front) at the ground-breaking ceremony.

Construction starts on all hazards village for firefighters' training

Emergency services workers taking part in the festival.

Hindu Community host festival to thank city's emergency services staff

Firefighters attempt to control an out of control blaze on fields at Flinton Hill Farm, close to Herrington Country Park, in Sunderland, just days after the government issued an alert warning of the dangers of wildfires this summer.

Fire covered area the size of 10 football pitches

Fire crews remained at the scene of an overnight blaze at Crowther Industrial Estate.

Investigation launched after second fire in 12 days

Firefighters are currently tackling a second fire in two weeks at Crowther Industrial Estate.

Breaking Firefighters tackling second blaze in 2 weeks at industrial estate

High-rise residential buildings at Lakeside Village, Sunderland.

E-vehicle storage and charging unit approved for high-rise Sunderland estate

Firefighters were called to a fire in the Follingsby area of Washington.

Three fire crews spend two hours tackling blaze in Washington

A duckling that was found trapped in a drain has been rescued thanks to the efforts of the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and a Sunderland charity. Photo credit POGs Rescue.

Trapped duckling rescued by fire brigade and Sunderland charity

People watch a blaze in the Villiers Street area of Sunderland on June 24. Picture courtesy of Steven Bourke.

Investigations into city centre building blaze

Washington Community Fire Station which will now also be home to the town's police officers.

Washington police move to new home years after closure of old station

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Households facing maximum council tax hike from fire service
A council tax rise to protect Tyne and Wear’s fire service has been signed off, despite an 11th hour financial reprieve from the Government.
Daniel Holland

Students at Sunderland Fire Brigade Training

Washington Academy students gain life skills with fire service in Sunderland

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service fire engine

Arson spike grips Tyne and Wear and fire chiefs target hotspots

The extent of the damage caused by the fire.

Police issue major update on cause of Ocean Beach Pleasure Park blaze

WORKING TOGETHER: the event was held at TWFRS headquarters in Washington

We're looking at hoarding risks and more to protect vulnerable adults

The old Washington Police Station.

Washington police in new home years after old station closed to public

Firefighters carryout a training exercise on the donated Metro train.

Here's why firefighters carried out rescue on smoke-filled Metro train

The consequences of setting deliberate fires

Our powerful new film highlights the consequences of setting fires

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Verdict in on firefighters’ new training village with every hazard

The new co-station for North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).

Ambulance Service and Fire Service to work together at new co-station

The Fire Service were called over concerns about a potential gas leak.

Pupils evacuated and school closed after concerns of possible gas leak

Tyne and Wear chief fire officer Peter Heath

'No skeletons in the cupboard' as top firefighter retires
Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter is set to retire.
Daniel Holland

Fire crews were called to Shields Road, in Cleadon.

Emergency services called out to an early morning motorbike fire

The fire which destroyed thousands of pounds worth of equipment at the Redhouse Boys and Girls Club.

Fire which gutted kids' boxing club being treated as suspected arson

The fire which destroyed thousands of pounds worth of equipment at the Redhouse Boys and Girls Club.

Kids' boxing club appeals for help after fire destroys equipment

Proposed site for new 'all hazards village' at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre

Fire crews want this new 'village' to prepare for every emergency

Local councillor Tom Woodwark with a fallen tree in Gosforth Central Park

Region could be hit hardest by 'incomprehensible' fire service cuts

Tyne and Wear has seen a rise in deliberate fires

Here are Tyne and Wear's arson hotspots and what's being done about it

Eight people have been taken to hospital after the collision left this hole in the side of Highcliffe Care Home.

8 people taken to hospital after car reportedly ploughs into care home

St John's Evangelical Church pastor Michael Bradley with youth club volunteers Denise Welch and Louise Gillgallon at the field which has been plagued by antisocial behaviour.

Field used by youth club children plagued by antisocial behaviour

The Horizon Apartments in Sunderland.

Temporary accommodation for displaced Horizon tenants closes

Families at the start of the Walk for Acceptance

More than 300 people take part in walk to raise awareness of autism

Firefighters on the scene at a large fire at a waste recycling plant in Washington.

Watch as dozens of firefighters tackle morning fire at recycling plant

Two people have been arrested after seven police officers required hospital treatment following a collision on the A1.

Arrests made after police officers needed treatment following crash

Roads closed following morning Westerhope fire at Westerhope commercial property

Shocking stats show reckless people are starting more fires on purpose

A fire broke out at an allotment off Newcastle Road in the Fulwell area

Shocking pictures show aftermath of allotment blaze

These were the scenes as firefighters responded to an allotment blaze in Sunderland

These were the scenes as six fire engines responded to allotment blaze

Six fire engines responded to a blaze at an allotment in Sunderland

Breaking Firefighters tackle allotment blaze as residents urged to stay away

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

One person sent to hospital after car overturns and 'ignites'

Dilovan Sindi.

Washington man jailed after shocking arson attack

Submitted of the blaze.

Firefighters tackle van blaze

Drone footage shows the extent of the blast

Seven-year-old boy dies in Newcastle house explosion

The fire happened on August 3 and the club has since been demolished.

Cause of club fire remains 'unknown', and how the site looks now

Fire service given 'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers'

Sunderland will fly the flag for Emergency Services Day on Monday, September 9.

Sunderland flying the flag for Emergency Services Day

The damage appears extensive.

Major fire at former Sunderland social club

Fire Engine Aerial Ladder Platform. Source: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue

18 attacks on Sunderland firefighters - but incident numbers fall

Picture c/o Pixabay.

Sunderland sees highest number of deliberate fires, but incidents drop by 36%

The scene of the vehicle fire on Norley Avenue.

Sunderland van fire confirmed as accidental

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