Seaton Meadows fire in pictures: 21 photos as smoke covers large parts of Hartlepool

Tuesday’s landfill site fire at Seaton Carew can be seen across large parts of Hartlepool.

By Madeleine Raine

Published 23rd Jan 2024, 10:52 BST

Updated 24th Jan 2024, 15:20 BST

Here are a selection of photos taken by Mail audio visual editor Frank Reid or submitted to us by Mail readers. We thank everyone for their contributions. For the latest updates on the fire, click here.

Here is an impressive aerial shot of the fire that broke out in Seaton Carew.

1. Seaton Carew fire

Here is an impressive aerial shot of the fire that broke out in Seaton Carew. Photo: Mark Ned Flounders

Up close to the flames, taken by a bystander.

2. Seaton Carew fire

Up close to the flames, taken by a bystander. Photo: Other, third party

Natalie managed to capture this picture of the fire from The Front, Seaton Carew.

3. Seaton Carew fire

Natalie managed to capture this picture of the fire from The Front, Seaton Carew. Photo: Natalie Cummings

The scene of a fire at Seaton Meadows landfill site, from Brenda Road.

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The scene of a fire at Seaton Meadows landfill site, from Brenda Road. Photo: Frank Reid

Hartlepool Seaton Carew