This is why the sky in Sheffield looked so unusual this morning

You may have noticed the sky looking an unusual hue in part of Sheffield this morning – this could be why.

By Claire Lewis

Published 14th Oct 2021, 09:58 BST

Updated 14th Oct 2021, 09:58 BST

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Star readers in the Lowfield area commented on the golden sky earlier this morning and it has been revealed that firefighters were deployed to a steel company on Saxon Road in the area to deal with a ‘possible chemical reaction’.

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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “We have one fire crew from central at a Steel company on Saxon Road, which I think could be what you are referring to.

Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction

Firefighters in Sheffield were deployed to a steel company to deal with a possible chemical reaction

“We were called due to some sort of possible chemical reaction at the premise. The crew have been ventilating the property and are there more as a precaution.

“I’m not aware of any casualties.

“They were called at 7.50am.”

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