Firefighters damping down at scene of huge blaze in Rotherham

Firefighters are damping down at the scene of a huge blaze in Rotherham.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Jun 2018, 09:06 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 17:08 BST
A blaze broke out at Universal Recycling in Kilnhurst yesterday (SYFR)A blaze broke out at Universal Recycling in Kilnhurst yesterday (SYFR)
A blaze broke out at Universal Recycling in Kilnhurst yesterday (SYFR)

Flames were spotted at Universal Recycling in Kilnhurst at 4.30pm yesterday and the site quickly became engulfed in flames.

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Firefighters in action (SYFR)Firefighters in action (SYFR)
Firefighters in action (SYFR)
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VIDEO: Caravans remain at Sheffield recreation groundAt the height of the blaze there were 60 firefighters at the scene and residents were urged to stay indoors and to keep their doors and windows closed.

CRIME: Couple offer £1,000 reward after knife-wielding thieves steal wedding rings from South Yorkshire homePlumes of thick, black smoke could be seen for miles.

This morning two fire engines remain at the scene, with firefighters damping down to ensure the flames are fully extinguished.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.

Air and water testing has been carried and Public Health England is aware of the incident.

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