Firefighters from Sunderland and South Shields were sent to the site of the Whitburn Lodge pub, in Mill Lane, yesterday (Sunday, January 1) afternoon, following reports of the incident.
Crews have also had to return to the former hostelry today (Monday, January 2).
See our pictures from the scene showing the devastation to the building.
See our pictures from the scene showing the devastation to the building.
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