Emergency services were called to the blaze at a property in Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area, on Wednesday at around 12.45am. Images and video shared on social media showed flames engulfing the home as users reported hearing an explosion beforehand.
As firefighters tackled the blaze, local residents were told to stay indoors keeping doors and windows closed to avoid exposure to the smoke. Northumbria Police also urged people to avoid Violet Close with road closures set up in Buddle Road and other nearby streets.
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