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| Explosion sparks fire at Durham Police HQ | Explosion sparks fire at Durham Police HQ |
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| Firefighters were called to the head quarters of Durham Police following an explosion in the building. | Firefighters were called to the head quarters of Durham Police following an explosion in the building. |
| Staff at the force's control centre at Aykley Heads, on the outskirts of Durham City, reported a "small explosion" in the early hours. | Staff at the force's control centre at Aykley Heads, on the outskirts of Durham City, reported a "small explosion" in the early hours. |
| Nobody was injured in the blast, which was believed to have been caused by a lithium battery overheating. | Nobody was injured in the blast, which was believed to have been caused by a lithium battery overheating. |
| A spokesman for the force said that fire crews were able to quickly contain the blaze. |