Photos reveal scale of damage at former South Yorkshire WMC following arson attack

The blaze has been blamed on arsonists by fire service investigators who have launched an investigation

These images captured earlier today reveal the devastating impact of a suspected arson attack at a former working men’s club this weekend.

Emergency services were called to the building, on Station Street in Swinton, Rotherham, at around 4pm on Sunday, August 23.

A brigade spokesperson said: “The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

“Luckily there were no reports of any casualties.”

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