An investigation has been launched following a blaze at a betting shop.
Fire crews spent more than an hour tackling the fire at Ladbrokes bookmaker on Harrowgate Lane, in Stockton, in the early hours of this morning.
Firefighters were called to the scene at about 1am today.
Three appliances attended the incident including two from Stockton and one from Middlesbrough.
It is believed the fire initially started in the doorway of the shop before spreading to the Hardwick Social club which is attached to the property.
The landlord of the club had escaped from the back door of the social club and was described as being “unharmed.”
Mick Ireland, watch manager at Stockton Fire Station said there was significant fire damage to the shop front and severe smoke damage to the club and club toilets.
He said: “The fire had started just outside of Ladbrokes and had spread inside. It was well alight when we arrived and had spread to the roof area.
“The landlord of the social was at the scene but appeared to be unharmed.”
Police also attended the scene. Inquiries are in initial stages and will continue today.
Scene of crime officers at Cleveland Fire Brigade have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.
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