Firefighters inspect the damage following the incident at Durham Constabulary Headquarters at Aykley Heads.
A POLICE headquarters is on fire this morning, after an overheated battery sparked an explosion.
Fire crews are currently battling the blaze at Durham Constabulary HQ, in Aykley Heads, Durham City.
A police spokesman said the fire, in offices, was started by a small explosion, believed to have been caused by a lithium battery overheating.
At midday four fire engines remained at the scene.
Around 20 firemen surveyed the damage but it appeared as though the blaze has been extinguished.
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