Fire breaks out near to Sheffield's derelict Ski Village sending smoke billowing across city

A large fire has broken out near to Sheffield’s derelict Ski Village tonight.

It comes days after plans to transform the old Ski Village site in the Parkwood Springs area of the city into Sheffield's next leisure mega landmark were unveiled.

The blaze has led to smoke billowing across the city.

Residents have also reported the smell of smoke as far out as Meadowhall.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has been contacted for comment.

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