FIREFIGHTERS were called to Crown Street in Darlington on Friday morning over concerns about an electrical fault.
Two fire engines were called to the scene and an area around Cluedini Live Escape Rooms, Chinatown fast food restaurant and Chevas Brow Bar was cordoned off.
The Fire Incident Commander from Darlington & County Durham Fire and Rescue Service said the buildings are very old and complicated.
He added: "We are expecting Northern Power to arrive within the hour."
One of the fire engines has now left the scene while one has remained parked nearby as a precaution.
Firefighters spoke to staff inside five businesses on the street, Chevas Brow Bar, Chinatown fast food restaurant, Elliotts cafe, Crown cafe and Cluedini Live Escape Rooms and assured them it was safe to remain inside their buildings.
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