Asbestos fears at fire scene

More than 30 firefighters tackled the fire

Environmental Health officers are to revisit the scene of a factory fire after concerns were raised over asbestos at the site.

Fire broke out at the EnviroTex International unit at the Kitty Brewster industrial, in Blyth, about 1700 BST on Monday.

Fears were raised over the amount of asbestos sheeting at the site and environmental health officers were called in.

But after a preliminary investigation on Monday night, the officers found there was no danger to the fire crews or to people living nearby.

They are due to revisit the site on Tuesday.

Thermal cameras

During the fire, a 400m exclusion zone was set up around the unit because of a risk of explosion from canisters stored in the factory.

Recycled clothing and a number of aerosol cans were stored in the single storey building.

The cordon was withdrawn at 1840 BST after police and fire officers were convinced the explosion danger had passed.

At its height, there were more than 30 firefighters at the scene.

The police helicopter used thermal cameras to relay information to the fire brigade.

By 2330 BST one fire engine was still at the scene damping down.