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Fire crews called to suspected gas leak at a South Shields house

Fire fighters were called to a suspected gas leak in South Shields which was thankfully a false alarm.
By Faye Dixon
Published 21st Jan 2020, 15:44 BST- 1 min read
Updated 21st Jan 2020, 16:42 BST
Crews were sent to the scene on Broughton Road.Crews were sent to the scene on Broughton Road.
Crews were sent to the scene on Broughton Road.

Shortly before 2.45pm on Tuesday, January 21, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue were called to a “suspected gas leak” at a home in South Shields.

One crew from South Shields Community Fire Station were sent to Broughton Road near Romilly Street along with gas experts.

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After a short investigation at the address, a TWFRS spokeswoman confirmed: “It turned out to be a false alarm.”

Thankfully, the incident turned out to be a false alarm.Thankfully, the incident turned out to be a false alarm.
Thankfully, the incident turned out to be a false alarm.