The blaze has broken out on Erskine Road in Rotherham, with two crews fighting the flames this evening, Monday, February 13. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said shortly before 5pm that firefighters were expected to remain at the scene for the ‘next few hours’. The fire service added: “Traffic is building up due to the incident, so please avoid the area if possible.”

1. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue file photo
Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving shipping containers on Erskine Road, Rotherham, with people being urged to 'avoid the area'. File photo Photo: SYFR