LAST night multiple fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a Yarm care home in a late night incident.

Cleveland Fire Brigade said it had attended the fire on the roof of Rueben Care Home in Yarm soon after midnight last night.

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Seven appliances attended the scene and extra appliance was on hand if needed.

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: "The fire was fully extinguished thanks to decisive action by the fire fighters on scene."

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The building was then made safe and all residents were fine and uninjured.

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