A DOG was rescued by firefighters called to an allotment blaze last night.
The incident at Fellside, Delves Lane, Consett was reported shortly before midnight.
Firefighters found several timber framed buildings on fire on their arrival.
Half-an-hour later it was reported that the animal had been discovered. Attempts were being made to find its owner.
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