Darnall fire: Fire crews abused by yobs who started more fires as emergency services worked at Sheffield blaze

And the suspects are also reported to have started more fires, even as crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were putting out flames.

Five fire engines were sent to the scene last night, after the blaze had started at the former Infield allotments, next to Catley Lane in Darnall.

Crews were on the scene for more than three hours fighting more than one fire, which they said involved a caravan and outbuildings on the site.

It is believed to be the third fire reported there in recent weeks.

South Yorkshire Police this afternoon confirmed that they were running a criminal investigation into the incident, and said hooligans were starting more blazes even as the firefighters were working to put out the flames of the existing fires.

Officers told The Star: “At 8.33pm yesterday (Tuesday April 1), we were called by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to reports of a fire at the allotments on Catley Road.

“It is reported that as the fire service were putting out the fire at the scene, several youths started further fires and were abusive towards firefighters as they carried out their work.

“Upon officers’ arrival, the youths left the scene. The fire service believe the fires were started deliberately and officers have launched an investigation into suspected arson.”

Police are appealing for information into as they try to find the people responsible.

Anyone with any information that could help with their enquiries is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 938 of April 1, 2025.

You can also pass information onto the police anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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