A fire broke out at a residential property on Cragside Avenue in North Shields in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police are currently at the scene, with eight fire appliances reported to have been deployed.
Emergency Services Called at 3:30am
According to a Northumbria Police spokesperson, emergency services were alerted shortly after 3:30am on Wednesday. The fire service first notified police of the blaze at an address in the Cragside Avenue area. A resident told ChronicleLive that eight fire appliances were sent to tackle the flames.
Police Cordon and Road Closure
A police cordon has been established, and a section of Cragside Avenue remains closed to traffic. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and it is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured.
Northumbria Police said: “Shortly after 3.30am today (Wednesday), we were alerted by the fire service to a fire at an address in the Cragside Avenue area of North Shields. Emergency services are currently in attendance. A section of the road has also been closed.”
Further Information Awaited
ChronicleLive has contacted Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for additional details on this breaking incident. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
