An investigation has been launched into a fire at a North East industrial estate today.
Cleveland Fire Brigade (CFB) have confirmed an investigation into a blaze at Cargo Fleet industrial estate in North Ormesby, which occurred today (September 2) shortly after 5pm, is underway.
They confirmed five fire appliances attended the scene - two from Middlesbrough, two from Grangetown and one from Redcar.
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Fire Control confirmed CCTV of the incident had been given to police and the incident is now clear.
A CFB spokesperson said: "It was a building fire which spread to several vehicles - approximately 8 vehicles and two motorbikes.
"We used one thermal image camera, three jets, one ground monitor.
"The time of call we got to make make pumps five was 17:02. There was 30 per cent damage to the building, and 100 per cent damage to a cabin.
"It it currently unknown what the cause was, CCTV has been passed over to the police."
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They also confirmed fire crews left the scene at approximately 6:52pm.
The Northern Echo have contacted Cleveland Police for more information on the incident.
Footage of the scene emerged showing smoke billowing from the industrial estate.
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