Thick black plumes of smoke can be seen over Darlington as a large fire has broken out at a derelict scrapyard.
The Yard is believed to be at the rear of Vulcan Street within the Albert Hill Area of Darlington.
#Darlington 🔥 is at a derelict Scrap yard at rear of Vulcan Street. Credit pic.twitter.com/MyaxiafeaF
— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) October 7, 2016
Four fire appliances are at the scene. The Fire service believe that there maybe acetylene cylinders on the site.
#Darlington firefighters are working to bring the 🔥 under control within a derelict scrapyard. pic.twitter.com/Yo1l87jemd
— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) October 7, 2016
Durham Police have also responded to the incident. No one is believed to have been hurt.
Large 🔥 in #Darlington police and fire services are on scene, believed to be scrap metal site. pic.twitter.com/5py9UZjKUd
— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) October 7, 2016
Local residents are being advised to keep windows and doors shut.
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