A fire in Stockton resulted in five fire engines attending the scene.
The incident occurred between 9 and 9:30pm last night (Sunday, April 2) on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.
Emergency services were still on the scene at 7:45 am today (Monday, April 3).
Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and Cleveland Fire Brigade will be investigating the cause of the fire.
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A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “We were called to an incident on 02/04/2023 at approximately 21.30 on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.
“Five fire engines were in attendance, three from Stockton and two from Thornaby.
“Our combined aerial rescue platform (CARP) and incident command unit were also in attendance.
“Building interior destroyed by fire, no casualties confirmed.
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“Two jets, two hose reel jets, one ground monitor, jet from CARP and two breathing apparatus were used.
“The incident was scaled back this morning and we left the scene at around 07.45 on 03/04/2023.
“Crews will be monitoring the area/building every two hours throughout the day.
“Investigations will then begin as per our usual procedure.”
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “We were called at around 9.40pm on Sunday 2nd April to reports of a fire at a property on Wrensfield Road in Stockton.
“Cleveland Fire Brigade also attended the scene.
“No one was injured.
“Enquiries are currently ongoing into the incident.”
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