Heavy black smoke billows across Sheffield after ‘100 tyres’ go up in flames near Tesco

Witnesses have described how about 100 tyres have gone up in flames near a large Tesco in Sheffield this afternoon.

One witness, who did not want to be named, said: "I saw a lot of black smoke, there must have been about 100 tyres on fire."

Another man said the blaze spread to a car parked close to the yard.

The fire service said that there was still quite a bit of smoke in the area and advised residents to keep doors and windows shut. 

Police and fire crews cordoned off the scene while they dealt with the blaze.