This is the scene after a fire broke out at the former Stereo Bar near Newcastle Quayside.
Firefighters are on the scene tackling the blaze at the derelict building.
Pictures from the scene show large plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.
At least two fire engines are at the scene, as well as the police.
The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said that the crews have the blaze under control.
A spokesman said: "It is a derelict building that's on fire - the former Stereo Bar public house on City Road, which has been derelict for some time.
"We have two appliances from Byker Fire Station there who were called out at 5.36pm."
