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Gateshead fire LIVE: Huge fire at former council building extinguished

  • Hello and welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog.
  • We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day as a huge fire has been spotted in Gateshead at a former council building.
  • It’s Gavin Engelbrecht here and I’ll be keeping you updated with the latest news from the scene.
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