Fire service issue warning after blaze in Sheffield woods
“Keep doors and windows closed if you live nearby”
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service is tackling a blaze at a Sheffield beauty spot.
Firefighters are dealing with an incident in Wharncliffe Woods, near Stocksbridge.
The site is popular with mountain bikers and walkers who enjoy the steep and rocky woods, on the northern edge of Sheffield.
According to Forestry England, there are also 325,000 trees in Wharncliffe and Wombwell Forest.
The fire service has advised local residents to avoid the area whilst emergency services battle the blaze.
Residents have also been told to keep windows and doors closed to avoid the smoke rising in the area.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Firefighters are currently at a fire in Wharnclffe Woods, near Stocksbridge, Sheffield.
“Please avoid the area if possible to allow our crews to work.
“There may be smoke in the area so keep doors and windows closed if you live nearby.”