Investigation under way into care home blaze in Barnsley

Investigators are due to visit a former care home this morning following a blaze last night.

By Claire Lewis

Published 7th Feb 2019, 08:21 BST

Updated 7th Feb 2019, 17:09 BST

Firefighters in action in Monk Bretton last night

Firefighters in action in Monk Bretton last night

The fire broke out at a disused care home on Cross Street, Monk Bretton, at around 7pm.

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Firefighters in action in Monk Bretton last night

Firefighters in action in Monk Bretton last night

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Firefighters also carried out a number of visits during the night to ensure the flames were fully out.

More to follow.

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