Fire service issues "avoid area" warning after house fire breaks out in Sheffield
Several fire crews are at the scene of a house fire at Waterside Gardens.
A house fire has broken out at Waterside Gardens, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, where several fire crews are currently at the scene.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have issued a warning, that due to the smoke in the area, local residents should keep their doors and windows closed.
They have asked people to avoid the area to allow the crews to work.
Marie Tidball, Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has also issued an “urgent notice”, asking people to avoid the area.
She wrote: “I know how distressing and worrying this will be, so if my team and I can be of any help, or you have been impacted by this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
“I am very grateful for the important work of our emergency services and I will share updates via this post when I have them.”