Five fire engines have been tackling a blaze at a property in Sunderland.
The emergency service crews attended the scene at Hylton Road this evening (Friday, February 25) after the alarm was raised at about 5.15pm.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Northumbria Police are present at the scene.
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Hylton Road is closed in both directions from Rutland Street to Hylton Road / Sorley Street.
The fire service confirmed it initially sent five appliances and a level platform.
Later at 9.40pm our reporter at the scene said: "There are two police cars, a police van and a fire engine outside and both lanes of the road are closed.
"Firefighters are coming out of the door next to the Fry Inn but it is unclear which property it is exactly - there are no obvious signs of smoke damage. A gas man from Northern Gas Network is going in and out of the open door."
Although a fire personnel were present our reporter added: "At this time there doesn't seem to be any signs of firefighting activity. There is a police car round the back but no signs of damage."
At 8.35pm a spokesman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Our crews are currently still at the scene of a building fire on Hylton Road in Sunderland. We still have five appliances at the scene and a level platform."
Northumbria Police also confirmed attendance at the scene of a fire at a building on Hylton Road in Sunderland where they are helping with traffic management.
A spokesperson told our reporter:
"We were called at around 5.15 this evening. We are currently at the scene assisting the Fire Service with a fire at a building on Hylton Road. We have attended to assist with traffic management to ensure public safety."
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