Bungalow damaged in early morning blaze in Sheffield suburb
Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene
A bungalow was damaged in an early morning blaze on a Sheffield street.
Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the blaze on The Grove, Totley, early this morning.
Crews from South Yorkshire and Derbyshire were involved in the firefighting operation.
Issuing a warning to local residents at the time, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “We currently have five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform in attendance at a building fire on The Grove, Totley, Sheffield.
“Please avoid the area while crews work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.
“Anyone living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke in the area.”
By 8.20am the blaze was out and firefighters had left the scene.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Thank you to firefighters and control room staff for working to bring this incident under control early this morning alongside colleagues from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue.”
The roof of the bungalow involved in the blaze on the suburban street was damaged.
The interior of the property also appears to have suffered severe damage.
It is not yet known whether there were any casualties.
More to follow.