Firefighters force entry to burning house in Sheffield

Firefighters forced entry to a house in Sheffield last night to search the burning property after a blaze broke out inside.

By Claire Lewis

Published 27th Feb 2019, 06:44 BST

Updated 27th Feb 2019, 06:47 BST

Firefighters entered a burning house in Chapeltown last night

An eyewitness filmed firefighters battering the front door of the house down before entering the property to search for possible occupants and to extinguish the flames.

COURT: ‘Predatory’ sex offender who targeted elderly women in Sheffield is jailed The fire on Harvey Road, Chapeltown, was reported to emergency services at around 10pm.

POLICE: ‘Naked’ man arrested over hotel rampage in Sheffield released after police questioning Four firefighters wearing specialist breathing apparatus entered the burning home while paramedics were on standby outside.

CRIME: Tenant turned South Yorkshire home into cannabis farm to ‘clear his debts The house was empty at the time.

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