Kelham Island: Video captures Sheffield firefighters in action tackling early morning blaze

An eyewitness said the fire broke out at derelict premises owned by a York based developer.

It is believed to have been the second fire there in recent months in the adjacent premises of what was Namsbury Engineering and Glo Leisure, which have been the subject of illegal tipping, trespass, vandalism and arson in recent months.

Fire crews were called to the blaze on Dixon Street at 2.54am on Sunday, July) 24.

They found that fire had spread from rubbish to the roof of a building.

Two jets were used to extinguish the fire and the incident wan dealt with by just after 10am.

In video footage of the incident, firefighters are seen using high rise platform to extinguish the rising flames, while other emergency vehicles cordon off the street.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has been contacted for more information about the incident and the cause of the blaze.