Investigation launched following flat fire in Sheffield

Crews were called to the ground floor property on Shay Road, Stocksbridge at around 8:50pm last night, June 7.

Three engines from Stocksbridge, Tankersley and Rivelin fire stations attended the scene – however Rivelin crews were not needed.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “The fire started on the settee.”

Firefighters left the scene at around 11:30pm. 

An investigation has now been launched to determine the cause of the blaze. 

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue could not give further details at this time.