FIRE officers who tackled a blaze involving a gas main say it was started deliberately by youths.
Cleveland Fire Brigade was called to the main at the junction of Amberwood Walk and Easington Road, in Hartlepool, at 6pm on Friday, after flames were spotted.
They used a powder spray to control the fire, but allowing it to burn out, to prevent gas from escaping. Transco engineers then sealed the main.
Fire brigade station officer Les Love said: "There was no danger to anyone in the area. Thank goodness this type of incident is uncommon.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article