Avoid the area warning as emergency services called to incident on major Sheffield route

Firefighters are dealing with a blaze on a busy Sheffield road this morning.

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The fire broke out on City Road, close to Maor Lane, earloer this morning.

Motorists and residents are being urged to avoid the area.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said in a statement: “We currently have four fire engine in attendance at a fire on City Road, Sheffield - close to the junction of Manor Lane.

“Please avoid the area while crews work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.”

The Star has contacted the fire service for more details.

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