Northumberland firefighters tackle rubbish blaze in Alnwick

Firefighters were called to tackle a large blaze in Alnwick yesterday evening.

At around 22:13 on Wednesday, September 9, a fire involving rubbish and household waste broke out on Monkhouse Terrace.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze in Alnwick.placeholder image
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a blaze in Alnwick.

Police and fire services attended the scene and the incident was brought under control just over an hour later.

A Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire involving rubbish and household waste on Monkhouse Terrace at 22:13 on Wednesday 9 September.

"Two fire appliances attended the incident, where crews worked to extinguish the fire and prevent any further spread. The incident was brought under control, and crews left the scene at 23:14."

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