A row of terraced homes are in ruins today following a devastating house fire in Fox Hill.
Crews from at least eight fire engines along with specialist vehicles fought to contain the blaze on Grimsell Crescent today, which reportedly started as a grass fire just off Fox Hill Road at around 4am (July 23).
Harrowing photos show how several homes now stand gutted today with collapsed roofs and torched interiors.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue remains at the scene and nearby Cowper Avenue is closed.
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1. Homes destroyed in Grimsell Crescent, Sheffield
These are the remains of a terraced home on Grimsell Crescent this morning (July 23) following a devastating house fire in Sheffield. | Iconic Media Group
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2. Homes destroyed in Grimsell Crescent, Sheffield
At least five properties were affected, with one home left in ruins. | Iconic Media Group
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3. Homes destroyed in Grimsell Crescent, Sheffield
A police officer at the scene on Grimsell Crescent at 4.30am this morning with a battering ram. Neighbours said emergency services banging on doors saved lives while the fire quickly spread. | UGC
4. Homes destroyed in Grimsell Crescent, Sheffield
Dramatic footage showed firefighters battling to contain the blaze. | UGC