Firefighters tackling 'large fire' at community centre on Boldon School site - nearby residents told to keep their windows closed

Six fire engines are battling a fire which has broke out at Boldon School on Wednesday, March 25.

Published 25th Mar 2020, 17:03 BST

Updated 26th Mar 2020, 01:08 BST

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a fire has broke out at the community centre near the secondary school, in New Road, Boldon Colliery.

Nearby residents are being urged to keep their windows closed.

A spokesman for the brigade posted on Twitter: ”We are currently dealing with a large fire at a commercial building in the Boldon area. We have five pumping appliances and an aerial appliance in attendance, with our command unit on route.

“Residents in the surrounding areas of New Road are advised to keep their windows closed.”

More to follow.

Residents Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Twitter