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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bancroft

Redcar blast furnace demolished in explosion bringing end to Teeside steelmaking

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The Redcar blast furnace in Teeside has been demolished in a controlled explosion bringing an end of steelmaking in Teeside.

Once standing at 365ft tall, the former steelworks site has been destroyed to make way for the Teesworks industrial zone.

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