Smoke and "controlled" blaze at Sheffield's Tinsley Viaduct as firefighters reassure public
“We want to reassure the public that we are aware and monitoring the fire.”
Firefighters have told the public not to worry about smoke near a motorway junction as they manage a control blazed.
Crews responded to a blaze close to the Tinsley Viaduct - near to Meadowhall and junction 34 of the M1 - overnight.
However, the fire service have said that due to the “low risk” of the blaze they are allowing it to burn in a controlled manner.
Smoke may be seen in the area around the morning, however firefighters have told the public not to worry as they continue to monitor the situation.
No roads have been affected by the fire.
A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Overnight crews attended a fire close to the Tinsley Viaduct, due to its location and the low risk it posed, we have allowed this to burn in a controlled manner.
“Smoke may been seen from this location throughout the morning but we want to reassure the public that we are aware and monitoring the fire.
“The Tinsley Viaduct itself is not affected by this fire.”