Footage shows huge shed fire on Nickstream Lane, Darlington

Firefighters were called to a property on Nickstream Lane at around 5.12pm on Thursday (November 27), after a fire broke out in a shed.

Two fire engines fought the flames, as ‘clouds of smoke’ covered the area and explosions were reportedly heard through the streets.

Now, video footage shows the extent of the fire- which firefighters have confirmed involved ‘miniature butane cylinders and a motorbike’- which was contained to the shed.

The video shows flames engulfing the shed, while plumes of smoke surround the area. Residents can be heard expressing their shock and horror in the footage- though The Northern Echo has muted this content.

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDFRS) confirmed they attended the scene and sent two fire engines and a flexi-duty officer.

Two people were injured in the blaze, and an ambulance was called, but later stood down.

A spokesperson said: “We attended a property on Nick Stream Lane, Darlington, at 5.12pm on Thursday (November 27). On arrival, the shed was alight. Two fire engines and a flexi-duty officer were sent to the scene.

“One casualty had burns to the forehead and right hand, and another cut his hand while assisting. We called for an ambulance for the burns to the forehead and right hand, but they were later stood down.”

Fire crews said the blaze involved “miniature butane cylinders and a motorbike” inside the shed, which were contained.

One resident described the panic on the street as “scary”, adding: “There were explosions – the whole neighbourhood was out trying to help and get those close out of their homes.”

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the incident but stood down by the fire service.

A spokesperson said: “We received a call at 5.27pm on Thursday (November 27) to reports of a fire at a property in the Nick Stream Lane area of Darlington.

“We dispatched a crew from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the scene but our services were not required, and we were stood down by our colleagues at the fire service.”

The fire service has confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.