WATCH: Drone footage shows overhead images of scrap yard blaze in Sheffield

Drone footage has been shared showing the extent of a scrap yard fire in Sheffield which broke out out yesterday and is still burning today.

By Claire Lewis

Published 2nd Apr 2021, 10:43 BST

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The fire on Carlisle Street, Burngreave, broke out yesterday afternoon and is still burning this morning.

Firefighters remain at the scene this morning and the Environment Agency is monitoring the incident to check for potential pollution issues.

The cause of the blaze is not yet known but an investigation is planned once the flames are extinguished.

A scrap yard fire in Sheffield is continuing to burn this morning (Image: David Hector/ 7 Hills Events)

A scrap yard fire in Sheffield is continuing to burn this morning (Image: David Hector/ 7 Hills Events)

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