Chapel Drive fire Doncaster: Residents told to shut windows as serious blaze breaks out

Residents are being warned to keep their windows and doors closed after a serious fire broke out in South Yorkshire.

By David Kessen

Published 3rd Jul 2022, 16:39 BST

Updated 3rd Jul 2022, 16:46 BST

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The fire has broken out in a derelict building near Doncaster waterfront. Firefighters are on the scene.

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Souh Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said in a statement: “We're getting lots of calls about a large plume of smoke coming from Chapel Drive in Doncaster.

Residents are being warned to keep their windows and doors closed after a serious fire broke out in South Yorkshire. File picture shows South Yorkshire firefighters

Residents are being warned to keep their windows and doors closed after a serious fire broke out in South Yorkshire. File picture shows South Yorkshire firefighters

“This is a fire involving a derelict building and we're on the case – we have three fire engines tackling it and a turntable ladder.

“Residents living nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed whilst firefighters deal with this incident.”

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