Bus shelter goes up in flames in arson attack in Sheffield

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze on Wordsworth Avenue, Parson Cross, a 3.25am and found the shelter engulfed in flames.

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Overnight, crews from Sheffield also dealt with a van set on fire on Lumb Lane, near Oughtibridge and a Kia car torched on Manor Lane, off City Road.

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City firefighters also tackled a wheelie bin and rubbish which were set alight on Palgrave Road, Parson Cross and a conservatory fire which broke out on Adlington Crescent, also Parson Cross.

The conservatory fire is believed to have been due to an electrical fault.

Last night firefighters were called out to a chimney fire on Loxley New Road, Hillsborough.

Anyone with information about any of the arson attacks should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.

Details can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555111.

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