Friday, 10 March 2017

BREAKING! Fears Residents Trapped In West Wallsend House Fire

BY IAN CROUCH

Fire crews have been called to a house fire at West Wallsend.

Firefighters arrived just before 5.30 to find the rear of the 2 storey brick home home in Withers Street well alight.

They've managed to quickly douse the flames

However, there were concerns for two people at the address, but a search using a thermal imaging camera confirmed there was no-one inside.

Police have also been called to the fire amid reports this is the second fire at the home this week.