Firefighters hoping to leave scene of Doncaster grassland fire which has been burning for FOUR days

Firefighters believe they are winning the battle against a raging grassland blaze, which has been smouldering for four days.

Crews were first called to land near Kilner Bridge, Denaby Main, on Sunday at 4.15pm.

Firefighters tackle the blaze. Picture: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.placeholder image
Firefighters tackle the blaze. Picture: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

Several crews from Rotherham and Doncaster have kept returning to the site to keep the blaze under control.

Fire crews yesterday borrowed two 5,000 litre water bowsers from Doncaster Council's highways department to help tackle the blaze.

A spokeswoman said a crew from Dearne station had spent the day there today (Wednesday) and added: "We hope to be coming away soon."

An investigation into the cause of the blaze will be carried out once it has been extinguished.

News you can trust since 1887
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice