Fire at industrial estate sparks huge 999 response as black smoke pours from building
Police and multiple fire engines remain on Usworth Road in Hartlepool this afternoon (August 4) after a blaze broke out just before 3pm.
According to residents, the surrounding area has been blocked off by 999 crews as plumes of black smoke continue to pour into the air.
The fire which has broke out in Hartlepool. (Image: IAN SAUNDERS) Nobody is believed to be injured, as the fire service urge residents to keep doors and windows closed.
A Cleveland Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with a large fire on Usworth Road in Hartlepool.
"There are a number of fire engines at the scene, and our crews are working hard to bring the incident under control.
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"We advise people to avoid the area, and if you are a local resident or business, please keep windows and doors closed."
Cleveland Police added: "Officers are currently at the scene of a building fire on Jutland Road/Ormesby Road in Hartlepool.
"The roads are currently closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident. There are no injuries reported.
"Thank you for your patience."
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A large industrial estate blaze has sparked a huge 999 response this afternoon. Police and multiple fire engines remain on Usworth Road in Hartlepool this afternoon (August 4) after a blaze broke out just before 3pm. According to residents, the surrounding area has been blocked off by 999 crews as plumes of black smoke continue to pour into the air. The fire which has broke out in Hartlepool. (Image: IAN SAUNDERS) Nobody is believed to be injured, as the fire service urge residents to keep doors and windows closed. A Cleveland Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with a large fire on Usworth Road in Hartlepool. "There are a number of fire engines at the scene, and our crews are working hard to bring the incident under control. Read more: Callum Brittain 'wow' game, story of Middlesbrough transfer pursuit & Edwards 'pull' Air ambulance called to 12 separate incidents across region in one weekend Darlington pub repossessed by landlord just a year-and-a-half after opening Team of 17 from North East engineering company take on three peaks charity walk "We advise people to avoid the area, and if you are a local resident or business, please keep windows and doors closed." Cleveland Police added: "Officers are currently at the scene of a building fire on Jutland Road/Ormesby Road in Hartlepool. "The roads are currently closed whilst emergency services deal with the incident. There are no injuries reported. "Thank you for your patience."


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