Images of fire at Old Brickworks at Stanley, County Durham

Last week, firefighters battled flames and smoke at The Old Brickworks on Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate. 

Firefighters battle flames at the industrial estate in Stanley (Image: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE) On Thursday, May 14), emergency services were alerted to flames coming from the industrial estate, which saw firefighters at the scene until Saturday, May 17).

Durham Constabulary previously said the fire is being treated as suspicious, with the police force and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service saying there will be an emergency service presence at the scene while an investigation takes place.

The scale of the industrial estate fire (Image: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE) On Monday (May 19), Durham Constabulary said that an investigation 'remains ongoing' at this time, and has further appealed for information. 

A spokesperson for the police force said: "Enquiries remain ongoing.

Buildings, structures and machinery destroyed in the fire (Image: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE) "Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 31 of May 15.

"Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Recommended:

• Scaffolder burned on neck in power station incident as probe launched
• Sea shanty group record string of songs at historic RNLI lifeboat station
• Man left in critical condition as teenagers arrested following suspected assault

A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service added: "The fire is fully extinguished now. 

"However, there is still some smoke being given off due to the temperatures, therefore, fire and rescue will continue to remain on scene and assist the owners with breaking up the remaining fire debris and cooling it to reduce the smoke levels as much as possible." 

In the most recent images, released from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) group, flames can be seen destroying buildings, structures and machinery, as firefighters can be seen battling the situation.