Pictures show blaze which caused chaos in South Yorkshire neighbourhood this morning
Emergency response prompted warning to avoid the area
This was the scene this morning, as emergency services closed a South Yorkshire street after a fire broke out.
Pictures show firefighters on the scene, dealing with the blaze at Dalton Lane, Dalton, Rotherham.
Emergency services have issued an ‘avoid the area’ warning after the incident during this morning’s rush hour, which closed the road and delayed the start of the day at a nearby school.
South Yorkshire Police has issued a statement warning that Dalton Lane, Dalton, Rotherham, has been closed because of a blaze.
The closure affecting the street from the junction with Hardwick Street to Creswick Road.
Police said in a statement that the closure was due to a fire at a property.
Trinity Croft Church of England Primary Academy, which is located on Dalton Lane, was also affected by the incident, because pupils were unable to get in because of the road closure.
The start of the school day was delayed until 10.30am, with lessons then continuing as normal after the road had re-opened.