Gateshead fire LIVE: Huge emergency response after fire breaks out at flats

A fire broke out early this afternoon at Ochre Yards, on the River Tyne in the Quayside area of Gateshead, damaging a block of flats, according to the information available. Emergency services are at the scene as firefighters respond to the blaze. The report says the incident began at the riverside flats at Ochre Yards, prompting an immediate multi-agency response. ChronicleLive has reached out to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumbria Police, and the North East Ambulance Service for comment. Updates are expected as more details emerge about the extent of the damage and any impact on residents.