On Saturday, December 28 at 10am, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of a fire on Dean Road in South Shields. The blaze broke out in a shop called Techniserve, which sells computer equipment, CCTV systems and security cameras. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation. Overall, six fire engines and 30 firefighters attended the scene, arriving at 10.03am and leaving at 6.05pm. Dean Road was closed for several hours and had a 300ft cordon put in place, between John Clay Street and Milton Street, while emergency services dealt with the fire. Eye witnesses to the incident report seeing a 80ft high black smoke cloud above Dean Road. Take a look at some of the dramatic images as fire crews tackled the huge blaze.
5. No casualties
Fire chiefs confirmed that there were no casualties and that no members of the public or firefighters have been injured. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson
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6. 300ft cordon
A 300ft cordon was put in place on Dean Road, between John Clay Street and Milton Street, while emergency services dealt with the fire. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson
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7. Further damage
Damage by fire, heat, smoke and water to first floor flats and there was also damage to adjoining properties. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson
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8. Thirty firefighters
There were 30 firefighters and six fire engines at the scene tackling the huge blaze. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson