Firefighters from Edlington fire station were called to two outbuildings which were on fire in a garden on Melbourne Road in Balby, Doncaster at 2:45am on Tuesday morning.
When the fire crew arrived both outbuilding were well alight. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Sadly two dogs have died from the fire.
Firefighters left the scene at 3:50am.
A man was taken to hospital with burns to his hands, after attempting to make his own homemade firework.
Crews from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Central station attended the incident on Mount Street, Sheffield shortly before 8.30pm on Wednesday.
The man, who is in his 20s, had been attempting to make fireworks on the balcony of his third floor flat, before one set off and ignited curtains. The blaze spread to his living room before firefighters wearing breathing apparatus arrived to put it out using a hose reel.
Fire officers are warning residents against similar, copycat behaviour.
Station Manager Chris Mee, said: “This behaviour could easily have resulted in a far more serious incident and someone potentially losing their life. It shouldn’t need me to remind people that fireworks should only ever be bought from a reputable retailer, meet current safety standards and only ever be set off in a safe, outdoor environment.“
Firefighters were busy overnight dealing with four vehicle fires which were deliberately set on fire.
At 7pm on Monday night Cudworth station were called to a Ford Focus on fire on Crookes Lane in Carlton, Barnsley. Then at 7:15pm fire crews from Maltby station attended a Ford Transit van on Stainton Lane in Stainton, Doncaster. While firefighters from Elm Lane station had to deal with a 4×4 Mitsubishi which was well alight near Smithy Wood Road in Chapeltown. Also this morning at 5:30am the fire crew from Elm Lane were called to a VW Golf which had been set on fire on Vauxhall Road in Sheffield.
Steve Helps, Head of Prevention & Protection said; “Arson attacks such as these take up a large amount of our resources when they could be needed at life-threatening emergencies. These fires have the potential to spread to properties and could put lives at risk. If residents have any information about people starting fires in their area, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
Firefighters have attended two kitchen fires in Doncaster over the weekend.
Two fire crews were called to a fire on Lime Tree Walk in Denaby Main at 11:30pm on Friday night. A pan had been left on the hob resulting in a small fire, luckily the occupant had working smoke alarms which had been fitted by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and alerted them to the fire.
At 1:15pm on Saturday crews attended another kitchen fire on Anfield Road in Cantley. Two elderly people were inside the property and were given fire survival guidance by Control Operators, with both being transferred to hospital with smoke inhalation.
Top tips for avoiding kitchen fires:
Three fire engines attended a fire at a derelict school in Maltby, Rotherham just after 9pm on Wednesday night.
The fire was in the main hall area of the school, firefighters worked hard to contain the fire to this area.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the blaze which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Fire crews left the scene just after midnight.
A woman and two children have been rescued by firefighters following a fire at their home.
Three fire engines were called to Barnsley Road in Cudworth, Barnsley at 3am on Wednesday morning.
The woman and children were trapped inside the house in the lounge area unable to get out of the front door due to the door key being in the kitchen where the fire was.
Fire control operators stayed on the phone with the woman giving her valuable fire survival guidance, asking her to close the living room door and place cushions at the bottom of the door to prevent the smoke coming through, while trying to keep her calm.
Fire crews from Cudworth and Barnsley broke in through the front door and led the family to safety.
All three casualties went to hospital with smoke inhalation.
The fire is believed to have started due to an electrical fault in the kitchen.
Area Manager Steve Helps Head of Prevention Protection said; “This is yet another reminder of the importance of having smoke alarms on every level of your home, but also why you should test them regularly. Only working smoke alarms can save lives, so please, please do not take smoke alarms down or remove their batteries.”
Also, households should also have an escape plan in place to make sure:
An elderly lady has managed to escape her home unharmed after a chip pan caught fire.
Five fire engines from Lowedges, Central, Rivelin and Parkway were called to the semi-detached house on Totley Brook Road in Sheffield at 6:30pm on Monday.
When firefighters arrived the lady was already safely outside her home, which was well alight.
The fire crews used hose reels to bring the fire under control.
Firefighters remained at the scene for most of the evening damping down.
Six fire crews attended a fire at a derelict school on Grasmere Road in Barnsley on Friday evening at 7:10pm.
The three storey building was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.
Barnsley, Cudworth, Tankerlsey, Dearne and Elm Lane white watches attended alongside Stocksbridge.
Everyone worked together quickly and efficiently, bringing the blaze under control and preventing spread across the whole building.
There were no injuries and the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
The crews left the scene at 10:45pm.
Two fire engines from Dearne station were called to a fire at a home on Roebuck Chase in Manvers, Rotherham at 8:50pm on Wednesday night.
When crews arrived they found a small fire in the lounge area which was due to an e-cigarette on charge.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Luckily no one was injured in the incident.
Fire crews left the scene at 9:30pm.
Head of community safety Trevor Bernard, said: “Fires caused by e-cigarettes are an emerging trend which a few years ago simply did not exist. Whilst e-cigs may offer a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, they are so popular now we do need to make sure people know how to charge them safely.
“The advice for e-cigs is really the same as for many smaller electrical appliances like mobile phones and laptops- don’t be tempted to buy cheap unbranded chargers, don’t leave them to charge whilst you are out of the house or asleep and keep them well away from flammable materials.”
Tips to prevent e-cigarette fires include:
Fire crews from Rotherham, Aston and Adwick stations were called to a barge on fire at 11:45pm on Monday night at Main Street in Rotherham.
When firefighters arrived a man and woman were already off the barge which was well alight.
The fire crews used hose reels to tackle the fire.
An investigation into the cause will now take place, however it is believed to be an accidental fire.