Major fire closes part of Newcastle city centre

Emergency services are dealing with a major fire in Newcastle city centre which started at a shop this morning. Report by Jessica Wakefield.

[@babyblueeyes7177]

Where about in Newcastle was this? I don’t remember this.

[@dizzydarkrai247]

Apparently the building is about to collapse.. I was on the bus when it started. All I could see was smoke through the windows

[@arashsaba9838]

I was there .

[@nrlboy7947]

I been there

[@PennilessImp749]

Isn't this normal for Newcastle?

[@dizzydarkrai247]

uhhhh.... its the first I've seen.

[@babyblueeyes7177]

😂😂😂

[@Kdot_99]

weak ass firetrucks lol

[@lastpostbugler]

If it was not for those "" Weak ass firetrucks"" & the outstanding professionalism of the fire fighters of Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue service most, if not all of Cross Street, Newcastle upon Tyne would also have been well alight you ill informed ""Idiot""