Firefighters are tackling a large fire at a scrap yard in Sunderland.
Nine fire engines are on scene in Hendon as thick black smoke can be seen billowing from the yard.
Hendon Street has been closed in both directions between Glaholm Road and Hendon Road East while crews attempt to extinguish the flames.
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Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11am on Monday and remain on scene.
Residents nearby are being urged to stay indoors and keep their doors and windows closed.
A spokesperson for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently in attendance of a scrapyard fire on Hendon Street in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.
"Nine TWFRS appliances have been dispatched to the incident from fire stations across Tyne & Wear including West Denton, Gosforth, South Shields, Marley Park, Farringdon, Sunderland Central, Washington and Gateshead Community Fire Stations.
"Currently there are two aerial ladder platform (ALP) appliances and seven pumps in attendance.
"The first appliance was on the scene at 11:12, a response time of six-minutes from when the initial emergency call was received by our Control Room team.
"The incident is still ongoing."
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