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Firefighters tackle garage fire

Three fire crews from Adwick, Dearne and Edlington Blue Watch were called to a fire on Barnsley Road in Goldthorpe, Barnsley at 8:10pm on Tuesday evening.

On arrival firefighters found a detached garage well alight, wearing breathing apparatus the crews used hose reels to put the fire out.

Firefighters left the scene at 8:55pm.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Barn fire in Doncaster

Three fire crews from Askern, Adwick and Doncaster stations have been tackling a barn fire on Main Street, Sutton, Doncaster overnight.

Firefighters were called at 11:30pm on Monday night, with the barn well alight when crews arrived.

Fire crews used hose reels to tackle the blaze.

One fire crew still remains at the scene on Tuesday morning (9am).

The cause of the fire is not yet known and a fire investigation will take place once the fire is completely out.

Fire crews tackle two kitchen fires in Doncaster overnight

Firefighters have attended two kitchen fires overnight both of which were cooking related.

Doncaster and Edlington fire crews were first called to a fire in a bungalow on Sheridan Road in Balby at 8:20pm. The occupant was already out of the premise when crews arrived. The fire was believed to have started at the grill.

The second incident was at 2:40am on Tuesday morning at Middleham Road, Cantley. This was a flat fire and again was due to cooking. Luckily there were no casualties at the incident.

Firefighters are now issuing the following safety advice around cooking.

  • Clean out ovens and grill pans regularly to avoid a build up of fat and grease
  • Ditch old fashioned chip pans, use oven chips or thermostat controlled fryers instead
  • Don’t attempt to cook if you’ve been out drinking, buy a takeaway instead

 

Electrical blaze sparks hospital check ups for Sheffield family

A family were treated in hospital after a fire in their home in Sheffield.

Fire crews from Parkway and Central were called to the incident on Dagnam Road shortly after 3am on Wednesday (1 August).

The fire in the living room of the property was almost out when crews arrived, but firefighters used specialist fans to ventilate the smoke logged home.

A man in his 30s suffered minor burns and cuts to his feet caused by broken glass and melted plastic as a result of the fire. A woman and two children also escaped the fire, and were taken to hospital for precautionary check ups.

It’s thought that the fire started accidentally, with electrical equipment the most likely cause.

 

Firefighters tackle derelict pub fire in Barnsley

Six fire engines are currently at a fire at a derelict pub on Bagger Wood Road in Hood Green, Barnsley.

The fire crews from Barnsley, Tankersley, Cudworth, Central and Stocksbridge stations were first called at 8:50am this morning.

The Monkey Pub was well alight on the arrival of the crews.  Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reels to tackle the blaze.

There are no reports of any injuries.

An investigation into the cause of the fire will take place once it is out.

Five engines tackle Sheffield industrial blaze

Five fire engines and a turntable ladder are tackling a blaze at an industrial unit in Sheffield.

The blaze broke out on Newhall Road at around 8am, with the roof void of a 30m x 15m building well alight.

Crews from Central, Parkway and Elm Lane stations are in attendance.

All persons are accounted for and were safely evacuated from the site.

Road users can expect some local disruption.

Man found drowned in Doncaster

A man has been found dead after entering water near to Straight Lane, Skelbrooke, Doncaster.

Firefighters joined police and ambulance crews in searching for and recovering the casualty, who is believed to be a 19 year old man.

The fire service attended the incident around 8.35pm last night, mobilising four fire engines including specialist water rescue crews.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died.

Derelict building fire in Rotherham

A large disused building is currently on fire in Don Street, Rotherham.

Five fire engines from Rotherham, Elm Lane, Parkway, Maltby and Aston Park stations were called to the scene at 3:50am on Sunday morning.

The building was well alight when crews arrived.  Firefighters are using hose reels to tackle the blaze.

There is a large amount of smoke in the area.

An investigation into the cause of the fire will take place once it is completely out.

 

Grass fire warning during hot weather

Fire crews are warning the public to take extra care during this period of hot weather to avoid any accidental grass fires.

During hot and dry weather the risk of grass fires increases, but following a few simple steps can greatly reduce the chance of a fire starting.

Fire officers are asking people to help prevent grass fires by:

  • Not using open fires in the countryside
  • Making sure any barbecue or disposable barbecue is only used in a suitable location and is extinguished properly after use
  • Extinguishing cigarettes completely and not throwing cigarette ends on the ground
  • Not leaving bottles or glass in woodland – sunlight shining through glass can start fires

Fire crews want their resources available to protect the communities of South Yorkshire, incidents involving accidental grass fires can use up a lot of these vital resources.

Fire crews tackle large field fire

Firefighters in Barnsley were called to a field fire just after 3pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Fire crews from Cudworth and Barnsley attended the incident on Crookes Lane, Carlton, Barnsley.

Firefighters worked hard to tackle the fire using hose reels and beaters.

Crews left the scene at 7:30pm.

The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.