The house where the fire broke out. Photo: County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue
A HOUSE has been badly damaged in a fire in Chester-le-Street.
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue were called to the premises on Derwentwater Avenue on Saturday morning.
Fire crews tackle the fire. Photo: CDDFR via Twitter
The incident happened just before 9am.
Two fire engines attended.
No one was injured.
A spokesman for the service tweeted: "Fire and rescue service have attended a two-storey semi-detached house in Chester-le-Street. The ground floor kitchen and garage were severely damaged by fire."
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