One person taken to hospital with burns after Sunderland flat blaze
Crews from Washington, Birtley and Hebburn, were called to the fire on Arklecrag in the Albany area of Washington at around 4.36pm.
North East Ambulance Service was also called to the scene, sending an ambulance, rapid response vehicle and the Hazardous Area Response Team, at 4.37pm.
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Hide AdOne person was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary with burns.
Ambulance crews have now left the scene.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Tweeted: "Fire crews from Washington, Birtley and Hebburn are dealing with a flat fire in the Albany area of Washington.
"Unfortunately someone has been injured."