Emergency services remain at the scene of a now extinguished fire that ripped through a home this morning.

The fire brigade and police service remain at Langley Avenue in Thornaby following a fire earlier today (May 20).

The cause of the fire is unknown as officers remain at the home whilst they inspect the building's structural safety.

Nobody is thought to have been injured.

A Cleveland Police statement said: "Police remain at the scene of the earlier house fire in Thornaby’s Langley Avenue while the building’s structural safety is assessed.

"There are currently no reports of anyone having been injured during the incident.


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"A joint police and Fire Brigade examination of the scene has taken place, and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

"We would like to thank residents for their cooperation and understanding as police and partners dealt with the situation."

Cleveland Fire Brigade has been contacted for comment.