Overview

• A fire broke out at the disused Golden Eagle pub/hotel in Thornaby on April 27, 2025, at 5:17 PM and has been ruled as arson by Cleveland Fire Brigade.
• The blaze caused significant damage, with 50% fire damage and 100% smoke damage to the building's first floor.
• Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed six fire engines, a hydraulic platform, two jets, and nine breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames by 8:35 PM.
• The derelict building, acquired by Stockton Council in October 2024, is contaminated with asbestos and has been marked for demolition later this year as part of a regeneration project.
• Authorities had previously warned against trespassing at the site due to health and safety risks, including reports of individuals entering the building earlier this month.