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Body found after huge Newcastle city centre fire

A body has been found after a major fire at a building in Newcastle city centre, which took more than 50 firefighters several hours to bring under control.

A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire Service said there was "concern about one person."

Police and fire crews are continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze.

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Newcastle fire brought under control after several hours

Firefighters tackle the blaze from on high. Credit: PA

A fire in central Newcastle is now under control, but it remains unclear whether any people are trapped inside.

The building will now be assessed by structural experts, who will check whether it is safe for firefighters to enter, Tyne and Wear Fire Service said.

If deemed safe, they will then enter to check if there are any casualties.

The service earlier said it could not guarantee there were no people inside the building.

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