Firefighters and police rushed to a property which has partially collapsed in Gateshead.
Two fire engines rushed to the building, which is located at the corner of Bewick Road and Coatsworth Road. Stones and bricks have come away from the address and crews are making it safe.
Nobody has been injured in the incident, which was reported to the emergency services at just before 6.45pm on Sunday.
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Police have closed the road and are redirecting traffic while firefighters deal with the partial collapse. A structural engineer from Gateshead Council is also at the scene.
A spokesperson for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "It's a partial collapse. Some of the stones and bricks have come away. Nobody has been walking past at the time and nobody has been injured.
"A structural engineer from the council is now there assessing. We're making sure the area is safe around it."
A Northumbria Police spokesperson added: "At about quarter to seven we had a call from the fire brigade asking us to attend a dangerous structure. We have been involved with traffic management."
Diversions are currently in place for motorists.
