A LARGE fire broke out at the old Longscar Centre, on The Front, in Seaton Carew on Tuesday evening.
Five fire engines attended the scene of the blaze which started at approximately 8pm.
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The road was closed for several hours while the fire was brought under control.
Firefighters left the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Several homes were also left without power following the fire while Northern Powergrid carried out emergency repairs.
A local resident said: "It's been an absolute stain on Seaton Carew for years. What was once a lovely building, which created a lot of lovely memories has been stood derelict for too long. It would be nice if something good came from this now because the investment in the rest of the seafront here is scarred by the sight of such an eyesore."
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