A busy garage went up in flames this morning putting nearby businesses in peril as a fire tore through the property.
Seven engines were called to the scene as firefighters tackled the blaze at a commercial garage in Evans Yard, Templetown, South Shields, earlier today (October 6).
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were called following reports a car had caught alight at around 10.40am, with garage workers unable to put it out due to how quickly it spread.
