Five fire engines race to large grass fire at Waverley as photos show scale of blaze
Firefighters have been working around the clock tackling grass fires over recent days
Firefighters are tackling another large grass fire this evening, with photos showing the scale of the blaze.
The fire broke out on land near the Waverley development in Rotherham.
Grassland between the two residential areas is affected.
Dramatic photos and videos captured the scale of the fire and the speed at which it developed.
In a statement this evening, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said crews were at the scene at around 9.30pm.
The fire service said: “We are getting lots of repeat 999 calls for a grass fire in Waverley, Rotherham.
“Please be assured we know about the incident and we have five fire engines in attendance.”
Earlier in the evening crews were deployed to a woodland fire in Beighton, which caused plumes of black smoke across parts of Sheffield and Rotherham.
They were also deployed to a grass fire on Penrith Road, Shirecliffe, Sheffield, at a similar time.
South Yorkshire has had little rainfall and warm temperatures for weeks, leaving the ground tinder dry.
In a warning issued yesterday, the fire service said: “Please continue to help prevent wildfires this summer.
“With the current warm, dry weather increasing the risk of fires, we're asking everyone to continue to avoid having garden fires and using disposable barbecues.
“A small spark can quickly spread through dry grass, hedges and woodland, putting lives, wildlife and property at risk.
“Dispose of rubbish responsibly.
“Do not use barbecues in parks or moorlands. Do not have garden fires.
“Call 999 if you spot a wildfire.
“Let's all do our bit to keep South Yorkshire safe.”