Images showing the aftermath of a devastating fire at a North East holiday park have been revealed - with a caravan destroyed and several others slightly damaged. 

The fire, which happened at Crimdon Dene Holiday Park, near Hartlepool, is believed to have happened in the early hours of Tuesday (January 9) morning. 

It's believed that several fire crews and police attended the scene, where they were able to put out the fire. 

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However, the devastating impact of the fire has now been seen after images showing the extent of the destruction have been released. 

In the images, a shell of one caravan and the porch area can be seen surrounded by yellow and red barriers, while slight damage can also be seen on caravans adjacent to the destroyed one. 


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In other images, gas canisters nearby to the fire scene can be spotted, while parts of the holiday park have been cordoned off. 

The land around the caravan is charred, while furniture and items from the caravan can be seen strewn outside the area that once housed the caravan. 

The Northern Echo has contacted Durham Police, Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire Brigade and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service for more information.