Two 12-year-old boys have come forward to speak to police in connection with a suspected "arson attack" at a former library building.
Emergency services were called to the old Billingham Library on Queensway on Tuesday (October 6) after a fire raged through the derelict building.
Eight fire engines were sent to the scene to tackle the blaze at around 6.30pm, with smoke seen billowing across the town as firefighters doused the flames.
Emergency services attending the fire at the former Billingham Library on Queensway (Image: SUBMIT)
The fire in the derelict, former library building on Queensway in the town, caused significant damage to the building, and disruption to shops, business and members of the public with the closure of several roads whilst emergency services dealt with the fire.
Dramatic pictures from the scene showed the huge fire engulfing the building, which Cleveland Fire Brigade has now confirmed was left with 100% damage.
Residents were advised to keep their doors and windows closed at the time, with Causeway and Kingsway both being shut while the fire was tackled.
Emergency services attending the fire at the former Billingham Library on Queensway (Image: SUBMIT)
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday (October 7), and has since been bailed whilst enquiries continue.
Two 12-year-old boys came forward and spoke to police voluntarily yesterday, (Thursday 8 October).
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Detective Inspector Barnes of Stockton CID has said "We have now conducted a prompt and thorough investigation into the fire at the former library.
"I would like to pass on my thanks to the local community who have greatly supported the investigation by providing key information.
"I can confirm that two 12-year-old boys have now been interviewed by detectives and we will now consider next steps."