'Keep windows closed' warning as fire crews tackle Barnsley blaze

"Anyone living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke in the area."

Six fire engines are currently at the scene of a fire in Barnsley, with nearby residents being advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke in the area.

Emergency services were called to Cherry Tree Court in Goldthorpe, where firefighters remain in attendance tackling the blaze.

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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said six fire engines had been deployed to the incident and issued advice to people living nearby.

A spokesperson said: "We currently have six fire engines in attendance at a fire on Cherry Tree Court, Goldthorpe, Barnsley.

"Anyone living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke in the area."

The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured has not yet been confirmed.

Firefighters remain at the scene and residents are being asked to follow safety advice while crews continue their work.

Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

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