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Firefighters tackle large blaze at South Shields industrial estate
Large plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from a unit at the height of the fire on the estate in the Tyne Dock area of South Tyneside.
It is understood that the fire broke out at about 4.15pm today.
The fire on Mitre Place, South Shields. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
Two engines were seen battling the fire on Mitre Place, South Shields.
In a post on X, the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service advised residents to keep windows and doors locked and urged people to avoid the area, if possible, while they tackled the fire.
It is understood the fire is being brought under control, but fire personnel are expected to be at the scene for some time.
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