Crew deals with propane cylinder in allotment fire

Firefighters had to remove a propane cylinder when they were called to tackle an allotment fire.
Holme Hill Lane. Picture from Google ImagesHolme Hill Lane. Picture from Google Images
Holme Hill Lane. Picture from Google Images

A crew from Peterlee fire station was called to allotments in Holme Hill Lane, Easington Colliery, at around 6,30pm last night, Wednesday, July 24.

They removed the cylinder and used a temperature monitor to keep track of its temperature until it had cooled enough to be safe

No livestock was involved in the fire but a row of sheds was destroyed.

The fire is being treated as suspicious.