Firefighters tackle blaze close to busy dual carriageway during morning rush hour in Sheffield

Firefighters tackled a blaze close to a busy dual carriageway in Sheffield during the morning rush hour in Sheffield.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Jan 2019, 07:42 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2019, 04:35 BST
Flames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morningFlames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morning
Flames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morning

The fire off Penistone Road, Owlerton, was reported to South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue at 7.30am.

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Flames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morningFlames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morning
Flames could be seen at the side of Penistone Road earlier this morning
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The fire, close to Flora Street, has been logged as accidental.

It caused some delays for motorists on Penistone Road and in Hillsborough.

Fire engines had to park on Penistone Road while firefighters climbed up banking to reach the burning shed.

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