Fire Breaks Out at Seaside Amusement Arcade Neighbors Advised to Close Windows

A large fire broke out at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields, South Tyneside, shortly after 6pm on Boxing Day, leading to extensive damage to the amusement arcade. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 10 hours, with police now guarding the site due to its second suspicious fire in a month. An arson investigation has been launched following a previous fire at a nearby fish and chip restaurant. Authorities are advising the public to stay away from the area as they work to determine the cause of the fire.

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