A cordon remains in place after emergency services responded to a large fire that broke out at a commercial property on the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate in North Shields. The incident began overnight, prompting a response from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Industrial Estate
Images from the scene show flames and thick smoke billowing from a series of wooden structures. The fire service warned nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution. In a social media post at 3:24 a.m., Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service stated: "We are currently dealing with a large scale incident in the Wallsend Road area of North Shields. We advise everyone to avoid the area and for local residents to keep their windows shut."
The fire had taken hold by at least 2 a.m., with huge flames visible overnight. Emergency crews remain on site to bring the blaze under control. ChronicleLive has approached both Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police for further details.
Public Urged to Avoid Area
Authorities are advising the public to steer clear of the area to allow emergency services to work safely. Local residents are asked to continue keeping windows and doors closed until further notice. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are expected to follow once the incident is resolved.
