Firefighters tackle large fire at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields
Huge plumes of smoke were seen over Ocean Beach overnight, December 26, as emergency services tackled a blaze.
The public are today, December 27, being asked to keep away from the immediate area in Sea Road .
It saw the main road closed last night as firefighters attended the scene, with nearby residents advised to keep their windows closed.
A spokesperson for Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue said: “I can confirm that we have attended a fire in the Sea Road area of South Shields.
“At the height of the incident we had six fire engines, specialist appliances and four officers on scene.
“We cannot confirm the origin of the fire at this time, and we ask the public to keep away from the immediate area.
“We would like to thank Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service for their assistance.”
The incident comes just a month after the popular Blue Marlin fish and chip shop at the site was devastated by fire.