A HUGE plume of smoke can be seen for miles around as fire fighters continue to battle a large fire.
Emergency services were called out to the former brickworks site in Eldon this morning.
Resident advised to keep windows closed
It is understood 500 tonnes of rubbish is ablaze.
Residents in the Bishop Auckland area have been advised to keep their windows closed.
Northern Echo photographer Sarah Caldecott has been to the scene to get these dramatic pictures and video footage.
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