South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue declared a major incident at around 10.30pm on Thursday 7 November as a result of widespread flooding across the county.

Our one, key safety message is do not enter flood water– either in your car or on foot.

Key facts:

• Our 999 control operators have taken more than 2500 emergency calls, not just relating to flooding, since then
• We’ve carried out around 290 rescues
• We’re being supported by neighbouring fire and rescue services and national assets- including extra heavy pumping equipment  and extra boats
• We’ve pumped more than 75 million litres away from flood hit areas

Fire chiefs have condemned an attack on firefighters in Sheffield.

Firefighters from Central fire station were responding to reports of a fire on Wensley Street in Sheffield when their fire engine came under attack.

Objects including eggs and fireworks were thrown at the fire engine and crew. No firefighters were injured in the incident, which happened at around 8.30pm on 5 November.

Firefighters withdrew until police arrived, before proceeding to tackle the blaze- which turned out to be a wheelie bin fire in some woods, which had been started deliberately.

Area Manager Andy Strelczenie at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said: “We are absolutely appalled that our firefighters appear to have been targeted in this way.

“Attacks like this place the safety of our firefighters, and the people they are trying to protect, at risk. Thankfully, this type of incident is extremely rare in South Yorkshire and it is only a tiny minority of people who would ever consider acting in such an irresponsible and dangerous way.

“However, even one attack on a firefighter is completely unacceptable – and we will work alongside the police to fully investigate any attacks and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”

If you have any information about this attack please call 101, quoting police incident number 961 (5 November).

The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act has made it an aggravating factor to attack police officers, paramedics, prison officers and firefighters, punishable by up to 12 months in prison.

We want the people of South Yorkshire to be safe this bonfire period – which is why we advise you to attend organised bonfires and firework displays instead of doing your own.

Why? Because they’re cheaper, safer and far more spectacular. We’ve compiled a list of the big displays in South Yorkshire to help you decide.

Have we missed yours? Let us know via Facebook, Twitter or email – press@syfire.gov.uk.

Sheffield

Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display – 20th Sheffield Scout Group

• Saturday 2 November
• 7pm until 10pm
• The Common Land, S11 7TG

After Dark – Yorkshire’s biggest fireworks spectacular

• Tuesday 5 November
• 5.30pm until 10pm
• Don Valley Grass Bowl, S9 2DF

British Oak – Firework spectacular

• Saturday 2 November
• 5pm until 10pm – children’s display at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7.45pm
• The British Oak, S20 5AY

Illuminate The Gardens – a magical night for the whole family!

• Friday 1 November – Sunday 3 November
• Sheffield Botanical Gardens, S10 2LN

Rotherham

Park View – Annual firework display

• Sunday 3 November
• 5pm until midnight – display at 7pm
• Park View Bar & Function Suite

Brinsworth – Parish Council fireworks display

• Saturday 2 November
• Entrance closes at 6.45pm – kick off at 7pm
• The Pavillion, Field View, S60 5DG

Doncaster

Big Bang – Doncaster’s biggest firework display

• Tuesday 5 November
• 5pm start – main display at 8.45pm
• Keepmoat Stadium, DN4 5JW

Doncaster Racecourse – Firework spectacular

• Saturday 2 November
• 4pm until 8.30pm
• Doncaster Racecourse, DN2 6BB

Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club – Annual bonfire and firework display

• Saturday 2 November
• 6.30pm bonfire, 7.30 pm fireworks
• Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club, DN4 7AY

Rossington Parish Fireworks

• Tuesday 5 November
• Starts at 7.30pm
• Rossington Miners Welfare, DN11 0DU

Barnsley

Penistone – Bonfire and firework display

• Saturday 2 November
• 6.30pm start – fireworks at 7.30pm
• Penistone Showground, S36 6DW

Crown & Anchor – Firework spectacular

• Saturday 2 November
• 5pm until 10pm – children’s display at 6.30pm and firework spectacular at 7.45pm
• Crown & Anchor Inn, Barnsley, S75 1LL

Cannon Hall Farm – Farm, bonfire and firework spectacular

• Sunday 3 November
• 5pm bonfire, 6.30pm fireworks
• Cannon Hall Farm, S75 4AT