Occupants flee flat blaze in Sheffield

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The fire was discovered at 11.40pm and firefighters believe it was down to smoking on the balcony.

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Flames spread into the flat and caused extensive damage.

Three fire engines were deployed to the scene and crews spent over two hours dealing with the incident.