Harrowing pictures show devastating damage to homes after major fire in Newcastle
Four people were taken to hospital after a fire at Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle, at around 12.45am on Wednesday
by Sonia Sharma · ChronicleLiveThese aerial images show the extent of damage caused to houses after a major fire in Newcastle.
Three adults and one child were taken to hospital after the incident in Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area of the city, shortly before 1am on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said the patients were treated at the scene and then taken to hospital.
Emergency services have been in the area all morning and surrounding roads have been closed. Residents were being advised to keep their windows and doors closed, while drivers were asked to avoid the area.
These pictures show that several homes were left badly damaged after the fire. At least three properties appear to have been affected.
The North East Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an incident in the Elswick area of Newcastle at 12.45am today. We dispatched four paramedic crews, four crews from our hazardous area response team (Hart), a doctor, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, a duty officer and a tactical adviser to the scene. We treated and conveyed four patients - three adults and one child - to hospital for further treatment."
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "Shortly before 12.45am today (Wednesday), police were contacted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who are dealing with a fire at an address in the Violet Close area of Newcastle. Emergency services remain in attendance at the scene. Road closures are in place on Buddle Road and the surrounding area, and motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and to keep doors and windows closed if they see and smell smoke."
And the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service added: "We currently have several firefighting appliances in attendance at a large-scale incident in Violet Close, Newcastle. Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed until further notice."
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