Large police and fire service presence near Sheffield United academy and training ground due to blaze

A road near to Sheffield United’s academy and training ground is closed today due to a blaze.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 21st Apr 2022, 12:46 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2022, 13:10 BST
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South Yorkshire Police is urging people to avoid Firshill Crescent in Shirecliffe due to the fire.

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There is a large police and fire service presence, with paramedics also present.

Firshill Crescent is closed near to Sheffield United's academy and training ground due to a fireFirshill Crescent is closed near to Sheffield United's academy and training ground due to a fire
Firshill Crescent is closed near to Sheffield United's academy and training ground due to a fire
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In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said: “Firshill Crescent in Sheffield is currently closed near to the Sheffield United training facility due to a fire.

“Emergency services are at the scene.

“Please avoid the area while they carry out their work.”

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