The first pictures have emerged after residents were forced to leave their homes following a huge fire which tore through a North East property.

Cleveland Police were called to an incident on Dalcross Court in Hemlington, Middlesbrough at about 7.15am today (Monday, October 2).

They said all residents were safely evacuated while emergency services worked at the scene.

A Cleveland Fire Brigade (CFB) spokesperson said three fire appliances from Thornaby and Coulby Newham attended the scene.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to a house fire on Dalcross Court, Hemlington just before 7.15am today. 

"Occupants of the address and neighbouring properties were safely evacuated so emergency services could deal with the situation. 

"Enquiries into the incident are underway and we would appeal for anyone with information, doorbell/dashcam or CCTV footage to get contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 196439.

“If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.”

Pictures and video from the scene showed the devastation as officers sifted through the damage at the property.

A large police cordon could be seen still in place this morning while officers carried out their enquiries.

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A CFB spokesperson reported that the fire has caused 80 per cent fire, heat and smoke damage to the property and that all occupants had been accounted for.

The blaze was brought under control by just before 9.15 am.

The spokesperson added: "Investigations will begin as per usual procedure."

Here are some more pictures of the scene:

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