'At least four' firefighters were hospitalised due to heat exhaustion on a 'brutal day' as temperatures topped 39C in Sheffield.
An emergency incident was declared as wildfires were reported in Doncaster, Sheffield, Barnsley, and Rotherham. Here's what happened on a day which Chief Fire Officer Chris Kirby described as ‘brutal’.
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A major incident was declared in South Yorkshire yesterday due to wildfires which swept the county and destroyed homes. Pic SYFR Photo: .
2. Strauss Crescent
Fire started on scrubland before spreading to outbuildings, fences and homes on Strauss Crescent, Maltby. Dronfield Fire Station of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service was first in attendance, joined by crews from Aston Park, Thorne and Parkway. Photo: SYFR
3. Firefighters hospitalised
A spokesman said at least four firefighters were hospitalised ‘for the effects of heat exhaustion’ on Tuesday. (SYFR) Photo: SYFR
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A major incident was declared in South Yorkshire yesterday due to wildfires which swept the county during the heatwave Photo: SYFR