Firefighters tackle huge blaze in Sheffield woodland

Firefighters have spent over 18 hours tackling a huge blaze in Sheffield woodland.
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The fire in Wharncliffe Woods, which stretches from Deepcar to Oughtibridge, is now under control and crews are damping down.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at 4.20pm yesterday and spent all night dealing with the incident.

Wharncliffe Woods caught fire yesterday (Pic: SYFR)Wharncliffe Woods caught fire yesterday (Pic: SYFR)
Wharncliffe Woods caught fire yesterday (Pic: SYFR)
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There are six fire engines still at the scene this morning.

An investigation into the cause of the blaze is to be launched once the flames are fully out.

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