Road remains closed following large tyre fire in Doncaster

A road in Doncaster remains closed this morning, following a large tyre fire which broke out late last night.
The tyre took place at a premises, near Finningley, late last night.The tyre took place at a premises, near Finningley, late last night.
The tyre took place at a premises, near Finningley, late last night.

The tyre blaze broke out at a premises in Wroot Road, near Finningley, at around 10pm. Crews from Doncaster station left the scene at around 12.30am, but the part of the road where the fire took place has not yet been re-opened by police.

A spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue issued advice for residents living in the area.

“This is putting out a lot of thick, acrid smoke, so please make sure your windows are closed if you live in and around the area,” said the spokesman.