5,000 square metres of grassland at popular Sky Edge Playing Fields burns in second blaze in four days
“Setting fires deliberately puts lives at risk,” the fire service has warned
Firefighters have tackled a second blaze on playing fields in Sheffield in the space of four days.
Approximately 5,000 square metres of grassland went up in flames on Sky Edge Playing Fields on August 13.
Four fire crews were deplpyed to the incident just after 10pm, and remained there for an hour to put out the flames.
There was another blaze on the same playing fields on Monday night.
It comes as the service have been overwhelmed with calls, during one of the driest summers ever recorded.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Four fire engines attended a fire at Sky Edge Playing Fields last night after a call was received at 10.05pm.
“Around 5,000 square metres of trees, grass and bushes were involved in the fire. Crews came away from the scene at around 11.15pm.
“Setting fires deliberately puts lives at risk. That's why the maximum sentence for arson is life in prison.
“We urge anyone with information about who deliberate fire setting in your area to please share what you know by calling Firestoppers on 0800 169 5558.”