Firefighters called to tackle kitchen blaze at a house in Hartlepool

Fire crews were called at 1.07pm today (Monday January 2) to reports of a fire at a property in Challoner Road, in Hartlepool.

Cleveland Fire Brigade has confirmed the fire started in the kitchen of the property, but the cause of the blaze is currently believed to be unknown.

A fire brigade spokesman said: “Two appliances were sent from Hartlepool Fire station and firefighters used two hose reel jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. A ventilation fan was also used to disperse the smoke.”

There are no reports of any casualties. Firefighters have finished “dampening down the property” and Cleveland Fire Brigade have confirmed that “both appliances” have left the scene.