Firefighters issue warning as crews tackle blaze in Totley, Sheffield

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on a residential street in Sheffield this morning.

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The fire involves a property on The Grove, Totley, and at around 7am there were five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at the scene.

Issuing a warning to local residents, 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.”

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