An investigation is under way following a large fire at a scrapyard in Sunderland.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Hendon Street shortly after 11am on Monday and did not leave until around 3.30am on Tuesday.
Huge thick black clouds could be seen billowing above the area and nearby residents were told to stay inside.
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Ten fire engines were in attendance at the height of the fire, as well as two aerial ladder platform (ALP) appliances and seven pumps.
Crews remained on scene overnight to dampen down the area and enquiries into the circumstances of the fire have now begun.
A spokesman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "We can confirm that the fire at Hendon Street in Sunderland has been extinguished.
"TWFRS crews were in attendance of the site through the night to dampen down the area and monitor the temperature of the materials that were the focus of the fire.
“The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
"We are working with the owners and our community partners to gather as much information as possible regarding the incident.
“The final crew left the scene at 03:34am.”
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