A CHILD and three adults have been rushed to hospital after a huge "explosion" tore through a Newcastle home.
The horror house fire was sparked at an address in Violet Close, in the Benwell and Elswick area, at around 1am.
A child and three adults were hospitalised for further treatment after four paramedic crews arrived at the scene.
The North East Ambulance Service also confirmed four crews from their hazardous area response team (HART), a doctor, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, a duty officer and a tactical advisor were in attendance.
Police have urged residents to avoid Violet Close as fire crews battle the "large scale incident".
Witness reports on social media claimed there was an "explosion" in the early hours of the morning.
A large emergency service presence remains in the area with ambulances and a police cordon in place.
Road closures are in place on Buddle Road and the surrounding areas.
Locals were warned to keep their doors and windows closed if they see or smell smoke.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 12.45am today (Wednesday), police were contacted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who are dealing with a fire at an address in the Violet Close area of Newcastle.
"Emergency services remain in attendance at the scene.
"Road closures are in place on Buddle Road and the surrounding area, and motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and to keep doors and windows closed if they see and smell smoke."
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "We currently have several firefighting appliances in attendance at a large scale incident in Violet Close, Newcastle.
"Please avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed until further notice. Thank you."
A spokesperson for North East Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an incident in the Elswick area of Newcastle at 00.45h today (16 Oct).
“We dispatched four paramedic crews, four crews from our hazardous area response team (HART), a doctor, a specialist paramedic, a clinical team leader, a duty officer and a tactical advisor to the scene.
"We treated and conveyed four patients – three adults and one child – to hospital for further treatment."
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.
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