Fire crews tackle blaze at Marton Hotel and Country Club

Devastating scenes of the vacant hotel as fire rips through the site.
By James Barker
Published 13th Jun 2019, 20:10 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2019, 21:28 BST
Flames engulf Marton Hotel and Country Club. Photo credit: Erin BrockbankFlames engulf Marton Hotel and Country Club. Photo credit: Erin Brockbank
Flames engulf Marton Hotel and Country Club. Photo credit: Erin Brockbank

Cleveland Fire Brigade were called following reports of a fire at Marton Hotel and Country Club, just after 7.00pm on Thursday June 13.

 

At least 6 fire engines and an ambulance were at the scene as black smoke bellowed out and could be seen for miles.

 

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Flames engulfed the site, which closed in October 2017. Police have closed the A172 Stokesley Road in both directions while fire crews try to contain the blaze.

 

The blaze appears to be mainly in the ballroom of the Marton Hotel. Photo credit: Sonya McgheeThe blaze appears to be mainly in the ballroom of the Marton Hotel. Photo credit: Sonya Mcghee
The blaze appears to be mainly in the ballroom of the Marton Hotel. Photo credit: Sonya Mcghee

The site, which has been closed for over a year, was recently used in training exercises for both Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade Service.

 

Cleveland Fire Brigade said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with a large scale incident at Marton Country Club, Middlesbrough - road closures in place, we recommend avoiding the area."