Fleet of fire engines called to The Crown after blaze at derelict pub

Fire crews rushed to the scene of a blaze at a derelict pub on Tuesday night.

Firefighters were called to the Crown Pub on Linthorpe^[1] Road, in Middlesbrough^[2], after a blaze broke out on the fourth floor at around 4.41pm. One room sustained severe smoke damage and a sofa was damaged.

Cleveland Fire Brigade^[3] has since confirmed they sent seven fire engines to the scene and an investigation is ongoing.

A brigade spokesperson said: "We were called on 28/03/2023 at 16.41 to an incident at Crown House on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. Seven fire engines were in attendance from Grangetown^[5], Hartlepool^[6], Middlesbrough and Thornaby^[7].

"Two breathing apparatus, one hose reel and positive pressure ventilation were used. Fire on 4 ^th floor in hotel room with kitchenette. 50% fire damage to settee, 100% severe smoke damage to room.1 person released from 1 ^st floor.

"Investigation ongoing as per our usual procedure. We left the scene by 18.43. "

References

1. ^{^} Linthorpe (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Middlesbrough (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
3. ^{^} Cleveland Fire Brigade (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Heartbroken daughter slams ‘cowardly’ killer driver who hit mum and left her to die (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
5. ^{^} Grangetown (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
6. ^{^} Hartlepool (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
7. ^{^} Thornaby (www.gazettelive.co.uk)