Fire crews attending property fire in Ponteland (Image: Newsquest)
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a property fire in the Prestwick Road Ends area of Ponteland.
Three fire appliances are in attendance and crews have asked members of the public to avoid the area if possible.
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