Cleveland Fire Brigade called out to incident at Hartlepool's Verrills fish and chip shop

Crews from as far away as Stockton were called to Verrills Fish Shop, in High Street, on the Headland, Hartlepool, at around 10am on Wednesday.

Smoke could be seen rising into the sky above the premises.

The brigade said in a statement: “Cleveland Fire Brigade were called on 16/09/2026 at 10.00 to an incident at Verrills Fish Shop.

“Four fire appliances were in attendance from Hartlepool, Billingham, and Stockton.

“The stop call was received at 11.05.”

The Mail has attempted to contact Verrills for further information.