"Expect a knock from the police": Councillor issues warning after latest blaze in Sheffield
Councillor says spate of fires is “disgraceful”
A Sheffield councillor said that fire-starters should expect a knock on the door from police.
City firefighters tackled yet another blaze today (August 11) - this time on Arbourthorne Recreation Ground.
Five fire engines attended the blaze, which involved an area of grassland.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue advised residents to keep doors and windows closed, to avoid the smoke in the air.
An ‘avoid the area warning’ was also issued.
Councillor Ben Miskell, Councillor for Park and Arbourthorne, said anyone responsible for starting fires should expect a knock on the door from the police.
He said: "Thank you to the firefighters tackling today’s fire just off Arbourthorne Road, following yesterday’s deliberately started fire on Skye Edge.
“The cause of today’s incident has yet to be established, but several fires across Sheffield have been started deliberately in recent days.
“This is disgraceful. These fires put people’s lives and homes at risk, harm wildlife, and place needless additional pressure on our emergency services.
“As local councillors, we share the frustration of residents who simply want to enjoy the good weather in peace.
“Anyone responsible for starting these fires should expect a knock on the door from the police."