Dozens of firefighters were called in to battle a massive blaze that was tearing through a disused primary school building.
The fire broke out at the former Backworth Park Primary School site in Newcastle at about 7.20pm on Sunday.
Photos show the school engulfed in flames as fire crews worked to extinguish the inferno and save other parts of the building.
Huge plumes of smoke were seen rising from the school into the night sky as people who live in the neighbourhood looked on in shock, Chronicle Live reports.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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At least nine appliances from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service responded to the emergency.
It is understood that the blaze was first noticed just after 7.20pm.
The first crew arrived on scene within ten minutes.
There were no reports of injuries.
Phil Clark, of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We were called at 7.23pm to reports of a fire at the disused Backworth Park Primary School building.
"We arrived on scene at 7.33pm with the building well alight.
"We have six fire firefighter appliances at the scene as well as one aerial ladder platform, officers and an incident command unit in attendance.
"We are still working to contain the fire and I suspect we will remain at the scene throughout the night."
The area manager added: "There are believed to be no injuries as a result of the fire.
"I would like to advise members of the public to keep out of the area and would urge nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed to keep out the smoke.
"We are working hard with partners including North Tyneside Council, the Environment Agency and Northumbrian Water to tackle the fire as soon as possible."
