Doe Quarry Lane fire Dinnington: Two need medical treatment after house fire drama near Rotherham

Three fire engines were sent to the scene after the fire broke out in the bathroom of a property on Doe Quarry Lane, in Dinnington, near Rotherham, yesterday evening.

Firefighters said that the people who had been in the building when the fire broke out had already fled the premises when they arrived to find the building alight.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service issued a statement, in which it said: “Three fire engines attended a house fire located on Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, Rotherham. One hose reel was used to extinguish the fire which was located in a bathroom.

“Six people managed to evacuate without assistance from firefighters. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation. The incident had been dealt with by 8.36pm.”