Shocking photos show charred remains of Sheffield house after arson attack
A Sheffield home was destroyed in a devastating fire caused by an arson attack
Shocking photos capture the devastation caused by an arson attack, after a house in Sheffield went up in flames.
Firefighters were called out to Harthill Road, Woodthorpe, yesterday evening and found that a blaze which broke out on grassland had spread rapidly to engulf a nearby home.
In a statement about the cause of the blaze, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “The fire started in a field, before spreading to gardens and then houses. Our thoughts are with the residents whose homes have been so badly damaged in this way.
“It's thought the fire was started deliberately.”
The maximum sentence for arson is life in prison.
The statement continues: “People starting fires do get caught and do get prosecuted. If you know people are starting fires in your area, you can report them anonymously to Firestoppers on 0800 169 5558.”
This was the first of two arson attacks to take place on the same day after fire crews also rushed to attend a blaze near Sheffield’s derelict former ski village that same evening.
Tha fire was also started deliberately.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue added: “Well done to all our control staff, firefighters and officers for continuing to provide a fantastic response during what remains an exceptionally busy period for the fire service.”