Dramatic drone footage shows the aftermath of a suspected arson attack in Newton Aycliffe which left two women in hospital.
The roof of a terraced house in Greenlee Garth has totally caved in after the blaze in the early-hours fire of Wednesday (October 14).
The flames also spread to neighbouring properties which were also badly damaged.
Images show the upstairs burnt out, with windows smashed and blackened by the blaze.
Drone footage shows Newton Aycliffe homes destroyed after 'arson' (Image: PAUL WILLIS)
The front door was smashed and rubble covered the ground outside.
A large police cordon remains as officers investigate the suspected arson.
Emergency services were called just after 1am after reports that the terraced house had been set alight.
Police and fire at the scene of the house fire in Newton Aycliffe (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
The two women escaped with minor injuries and were taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital, where they remain.
Durham Police said an arson investigation was immediately launched and officers remained at the scene as enquiries continued.
Residents of neighbouring homes were evacuated after the fire damaged the properties, but most have since returned.
Drone footage shows Newton Aycliffe homes destroyed after 'arson' (Image: PAUL WILLIS)
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a fire in Newton Aycliffe at 1.25am on Wednesday 14th October 2026.
"We dispatched one clinical team leader, one crew from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and one ambulance crew who took two patients to Darlington Memorial Hospital."
Drone footage shows Newton Aycliffe homes destroyed after 'arson' (Image: PAUL WILLIS)
Police and fire at the scene of the house fire in Newton Aycliffe (Image: PAUL WILLIS)
Anyone with information should call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference 16 of October 14.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police and fire at the scene of the house fire in Newton Aycliffe (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
Drone footage shows Newton Aycliffe homes destroyed after 'arson' (Image: PAUL WILLIS)
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Police and fire at the scene of the house fire in Newton Aycliffe (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)
A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) said: “Shortly before 1.10am today (Wednesday), we received multiple reports of a house fire in Greenlee Garth, Newton Aycliffe.
“On arrival, crews were faced with a well-developed fire involving the property and roof space, which had spread into neighbouring homes.
“Two occupants self-evacuated before crews arrived and firefighters evacuated nearby properties and worked to contain the fire, leaving the area at 5.41am.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”