Parkway Drive fire Sheffield: Police reveal new details of blaze at Mansfield Group compound

South Yorkshire Police are investigating the attack, which happened in the early hours of Wednesday, which was the second deliberate fire at the Mansfield Group Rescue Repair Recovery centre on Parkway Drive.

The incident in the early hours saw 13 vehicles damaged by the fire on Wednesday, say police.

In July 2023, more than 50 vehicles were destroyed in a blaze at Mansfield Group Rescue Repair Recovery centre on Parkway Drive. At least 10 fire engines were called to tackle the 2023 blaze and scores of vehicles were reduced to torched-out shells on that occasion

Police today confirmed that the force had launched an arson investigation into the blaze, and appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

They said in a statement: “At 1.40am (on Wednesday 23 October) we were called by the fire service to reports of a fire at Parkway Drive, Sheffield.

“It is reported that unknown individuals set fire to a Volkswagen Tiguan, which then spread to other vehicles. 13 vehicles were damaged as a result of the incident.

“Officers believe that the fire was started deliberately, and an arson investigation has been launched.”

They have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them online or by calling 101 quoting incident number 60 of 23 October 2024.

Last year it was reported that the depot was one of a number used by South Yorkshire Police to store vehicles seized in criminal investigations, including stolen cars that have been recovered.

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It is used by a number of organisations, also including Sheffield City Council.

Three fire engines attended the fire on Wednesday, after a call was received at 1.05am

Mansfield Group has been approached for comment.