Dramatic images have shown the devastating aftermath of a fire near to a North East kennels and cattery that destroyed an outbuilding and static caravan.
Firefighters from Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to Yarm Back Lane at around 4.15am on Wednesday (April 26) following reports of a large scale fire near some industrial units.
After arriving on the scene, firefighters battled the flames - but couldn't save a caravan and outbuilding.
Read more: Caravan and outbuilding destroyed in fire on Yarm Back Lane, Stockton
A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: "The fire on Yarm Back Lane Stockton has now been extinguished. Four fire appliances used three 70mm Jets to extinguish the fire, which involved a Static Caravan and Outhouse.
"We will remain at the scene whilst damping down."
Pictures taken on Wednesday morning show crime scene investigators at the scene, while a big pile of melted building can be seen at the area, which is believed to have happened near to Allegro Cattery and Kennels.
At the time of the incident, residents could reportedly hear a loud explosion during the incident - with one resiodent saying: "Was there a loud bang as my wife was woken by something at about 4.30am?"
There were initial concerns about the safety of the animals - but someone has dispelled that rumour online by saying: "Just to let everyone know the kennels and all pets are fine it as the owner has told me and to put a post on,it was a caravan in the storage unit near by that set a light share please as owners will worry about there pets."
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