Cleveland Fire Brigade were called at 22:49 on Saturday 5th October to a large fire at the derelict Odeon building in Hartlepool.
At its peak, eight fire engines were in attendance, with crews from Billingham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Saltburn, and Stockton.
Police closed surrounding roads, and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution.
The fire has caused significant damage to the building, and fencing will be erected for public safety. A cordon remains in place, and residents are urged to avoid the area.
Fire crews have periodically monitored the site and remained on standby over the weekend.
In the early hours of Monday, 7th October, a further assessment was conducted, with no signs of hot spots or smoke detected.
We are working closely with Cleveland Police, Hartlepool Borough Council, and housing agencies regarding the incident and would like to thank everyone for their patience and co-operation during this time.
