Fire crews worked through the night to bring a blaze in West Boldon under control.
The scene of the fire in West Boldon. Pictures: Ian David Kirby, John Alderson, Rachel McDonald, Paul Taylor. Crews were called to West Boldon at around 8.20pm on Sunday. Picture: Anthony Brew.Nine crews attended the scene at a motor parts supplier. Picture: Anthony Brew.Police set up a cordon around the garage, Wrightway Car Parts. Picture: Billy Luther.It is believed that the garage is used for the storage of gas cylinders. Picture: Jason Vasey.Several explosions were heard at the scene. Picture: Jason Vasey.Nobody is believed to have been hurt in the fire. Picture: Jason Vasey,Staff at the nearby Blush & Blow beauty salon raised the alarm. Picture: Jason Vasey.Inquiries into the fire are ongoing. Picture: Ian David Kirby.Flames and smoke fly from the building. Picture: Jack Woods.Smoke spotted from miles away. Picture: Jodie Lee Atkinson.Staff from Blush & Blow spotted the smoke coming from the premises. Picture: John Alderson.Fire crews remain on scene today. Picture: John Alderson.Damage to the garage and nearby home. Picture: John Alderson.Neighbouring properties, including three houses and the Red Lion, were evacuated. Picture: John Alderson.Police cordoned off the main A184 through the village. Picture: John Alderson.
