Overview
- Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said several crews are tackling the incident on Sea Road.
- The A183 Sea Road is partially blocked in both directions near Beach Road due to emergency activity.
- Video from the scene shows heavy flames and a large plume of smoke rising from the structure.
- Reporters have requested details from the fire service and Northumbria Police, with cause and extent unconfirmed.
- The fire was reported on Friday evening near the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park amusement site.