Overview

• A major fire broke out at a scrapyard on Hope Street in Haverton Hill, Middlesbrough, around 12:15 PM on May 12, 2025.
• Thick black smoke is visible for miles, with reports of it being seen as far as Hartlepool, 13 miles away.
• Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed eight fire engines, a hydraulic platform, and crews using breathing apparatus, hose reels, and jets to contain the blaze.
• Cleveland Police have closed over a mile of nearby roads and advised residents to keep windows and doors shut for safety.
• The cause of the fire and extent of damage remain unknown, with investigations ongoing as emergency services work to control the situation.