Trimdon Station fire: Firefighters tackle blaze at abandoned care home
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Residents in the village were asked to keep away as firefighters brought the blaze under control
Dozens of firefighters have battled a blaze at a former care home.
About 25 firefighters tackled the flames at Ashley House, in Trimdon Station, County Durham, on Sunday.
Firefighters at the scene were worried about the roof collapsing and as a precaution officers from Durham Constabulary shut Thornley Road between the B1278 and Station Road West.
The cause is being investigated by police and the fire service but it is thought it was started deliberately.
About 25 firefighters attended the blaze which also saw the road through the village closed
A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews worked for several hours to bring the fire under control, with the last fire appliance leaving just before 22:00."
The fire service is working with Durham Constabulary to investigate the cause and has asked anyone who has information to call FireStoppers anonymously on 0800 169 558.
The fire took several hours to extinguish
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