A fleet of fire crews were called to a car showroom after a blaze broke out from what is suspected to be an EV charging point.
The fire at Stratstone Land Rover Stockton, on Concorde Way, started at around 8.21pm and saw crews from Stockton and Thornaby tackle the flames. Firefighters used breathing apparatus, three jets, two hose reels, thermal imaging camera and positive pressure ventilation to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters spent nearly three hours at the scene and a road closure was put in place. A spokesperson told Teesside Live: “Cleveland Fire Brigade were called on Thursday, January 2 at 8.21pm to an incident at the Land Rover showroom on Concorde Way in Preston Farm, Stockton.
“Four fire engines were in attendance from Thornaby and Stockton. Other resources used by firefighters included 10 breathing apparatus, three jets, two hose reels, thermal imaging camera and positive pressure ventilation. The incident was a fire which was contained to the workshop of the garage.
“No fire damage to cars. Crews had left the scene by 11.11pm. The cause of the fire is believed to have been an EV charging point.”
Pictures from the scene show a red and white fire brigade cordon as plumes of smoke fill the sky. Four fire engines can be seen stationed on Concorde Way as crews use a hose reel to fight the fire.
Cleveland Police can be seen guarding the scene. The force confirmed it assisted with road closures and said the fire is deemed not to be suspicious. They said there is no further police involvement at this time.
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