Arson attack on Sheffield residential street sees emergency services called out
Police were on the scene and are investigating
Arsonists have struck in the early hours of the morning in a Sheffield neighbourhood.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was sent out shortly after 6am on Tuesday (September 15), after receiving an emergency call after a car had been set alight, with South Yorkshire Police also attending the incident, which they are now investigating.
The incident happened at 6.09am on Crowder Avenue, near Southey Green, with a fire engine from Elm Lane Fire Station sent to the scene.
They were on the scene for just over 40 minutes, heading off back to there base at 6.51am.
South Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident.
They said: “Around 6.30am today (Tuesday 15 September) we were called to a report of a vehicle on fire on Crowder Avenue, in Sheffield.
“Our officers alongside the fire service attended. No injuries have been reported.
“An investigation into the circumstances has been launched. Anyone with information that could assist with enquiries is asked to call 101 or report through our online reporting system. Please quote incident number 107 of September 15 2026.”