Sheffield residents evacuated after gas leak caused by cannabis farm on road near city centre

Police were called to Burgoyne Road, alongside a firetruck and two Northern Power grid vans following a gas leak which emergency workers said was caused by a cannabis farm.

Responders working to resolve the problem said the leak was a result of electrics which had been tampered with for the illegal plants.

Residents were left standing on the street outside their homes for almost an hour this evening with a heavy smell of gas in the air, while workers investigated the cause of the problem.

One neighbour said: “You knew it was dodgy because two guys were sat outside the house when police arrived then legged it and left the door open.”

The bottom of the road was also cordoned off by police, while a second fire engine was parked on Ash Street in case of emergency.

Officers parked their cars on Infirmary Road, near to the tram stop while teams investigated the leak which is believed to stem from an illegal cannabis farm.

In a Facebook post, South Yorkshire Police said: “We are currently working with our partners to deal with a gas leak on Burgoyne Road, Sheffield.

“Our officers are on the scene and residents nearby are being evacuated as a precautionary measure.

“Thank you for your co-operation and patience.”

Police have now reopened the road which was shut for almost an hour and residents will shortly be returning to their properties.

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