Plumes of smoke over Sheffield after large fire breaks out on rural lane
Published 19th Apr 2026, 12:34 BST
Residents could see the raging fire for miles around.
Plumes of smoke were seen across Sheffield today after a large fire broke out on a rural lane near Stannington.
A blazing building, believed to be on Parkside Lane, could be seen for miles around between 8.45am and 9.30am today (April 19).
Thick clouds of smoke spread across the city and stood out on what was a clear blue morning.
It is understood several fire engines and possibly at least one ambulance were seen in the area.
A resident told The Star the fire was out by 9.30am.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue was contacted for a comment.