Overview
- A large blaze broke out at Antalya Shawarma on Linthorpe Road and left the takeaway a burnt-out ruin after crews were called to the scene on Saturday.
- Cleveland Fire Brigade deployed seven to eight appliances plus an aerial ladder platform and duty officers to tackle the fire.
- North East Ambulance Service sent an ambulance crew, clinical lead, duty officer and two HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) units and two people were taken to James Cook University Hospital.
- Cleveland Police closed Linthorpe Road between Gresham Road and Princes Road and kept a cordon in place while buildings are made safe and the cause is investigated.
- Owners of the takeaway described themselves as heartbroken and local traders face disruption as safety checks and the ongoing inquiry limit access and recovery work.