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- A huge fire has been seen in the north of County Durham, with a huge pillar of smoke reaching into the sky.
- The fire has been spotted from Hobson in County Durham and appears to be coming from the Chester-le-Street area.
- It started as a puff of smoke on the horizon and soon few towering into the sky.
- We will bring you more information as it comes in
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