Blaze at Barnsley scrapyard continues to rage

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morning after it raged all night.
By Claire Lewis
Published 30th May 2019, 07:20 BST
Updated 30th May 2019, 07:40 BST
Firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morningFirefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morning
Firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morning

The fire broke out on Boulder Bridge Lane, Royston, at around 6pm yesterday.

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Firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morningFirefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morning
Firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a Barnsley scrapyard this morning
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Explosions could be heard coming from the yard as cylinders heated up in the flames.

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Fire chiefs have urged local residents to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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Five fire engines remain at the scene this morning.

More to follow.