Honoring the Fire and Rescue Service - London and Beyond - On Web Since 2005
July 16, 2018
GATESHEAD - 1854
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On Oct. 6, 1854, a fire and explosion ravaged the neighboring towns of Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, killing 53 people and causing scores of injuries. The fire started in a mill in Gateshead and burning debris crossed the River Tyne into Newcastle.
