More than 50 firefighters were called to put out a significant wildfire near Newcastle Airport.
At 1.20pm today (Wednesday), Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) received a report of fire and appliances were immediately dispatched to Prestwick Carr near Newcastle Airport. There were 10 fire appliances called to the scene with 56 firefighters, including officers, tackling a fire covering an estimated 5,000 square metres.
The sweltering weather and tinder dry conditions led to a quick spread of the fire. The cause of the fire is not yet known, however, it has not affected operations at the Airport, its press team confirmed.
