Authorities have launched an investigation after a huge fire broke out at an allotment in Crawcrook, Gateshead on Monday night.
Emergency Response
Emergency services, including Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), were called to the scene shortly after 9pm on March 4 after reports of a large blaze.
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Firefighters worked to bring the flames under control, while police secured the area to ensure public safety. It is not yet known what caused the fire, and investigations are now underway to determine whether it was started deliberately.
Eyewitness Accounts
Local residents reported seeing huge flames and thick black smoke rising from the site, with some hearing loud bangs as the fire took hold.