This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-58575440

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Durham fire: Crews sent to Milburngate development Durham fire: Crews sent to Milburngate development
(about 5 hours later)
The fire broke out in a wall at the new development on Durham's riversideThe fire broke out in a wall at the new development on Durham's riverside
A large fire is being tackled at the site of a new shopping, leisure, office and housing development in Durham. A large fire has been tackled at the site of a new shopping, leisure, office and housing development in Durham.
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said eight crews had been sent to Milburngate on the city centre's riverside at just after 14:00 BST. Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said eight crews were sent to Milburngate on the city centre's riverside at just after 14:00 BST.
The fire service dismissed rumours there had been an explosion.The fire service dismissed rumours there had been an explosion.
Area manager Keith Wanley said "smoke swelling up as the wind changes direction" may have given that impression.Area manager Keith Wanley said "smoke swelling up as the wind changes direction" may have given that impression.
"On arrival we found that there was a fire in a cavity wall that runs along the outside of the development," he said."On arrival we found that there was a fire in a cavity wall that runs along the outside of the development," he said.
"The fire is only in the cavity wall. We have got jets of water into the cavity wall to control the fire.""The fire is only in the cavity wall. We have got jets of water into the cavity wall to control the fire."
One person has been treated for smoke inhalation and people living nearby are being asked to close their doors and windows. One person has been treated for smoke inhalation and people living nearby were asked to close their doors and windows.
The development will house retail, leisure and office space, plus apartments and a hotelThe development will house retail, leisure and office space, plus apartments and a hotel
A representative for the developer, construction firm Tolent, said there were no further details about what had happened.A representative for the developer, construction firm Tolent, said there were no further details about what had happened.
Surrounding roads, Milburngate Bridge, Framwellgate and Crossgate Peth have been closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Surrounding roads, Milburngate Bridge, Framwellgate and Crossgate Peth were closed and motorists asked to avoid the area.
Some buses are being rerouted but train company LNER said its services were still operating as normal. Some buses were rerouted but train company LNER said its services were still operating as normal.
Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.