Gregg House Road fire Sheffield: Huge blaze at house near Shiregreen was arson, believe firefighters

Firefighters were sent to the scene in the early hours of today, as flames gripped a house on Gregg House Road, after having spread from a burning caravan in front of the building. Footage of the blaze posted on social media appeared to show the front of the property well ablaze as firefighters battled the flames, using hosereels to drench the flames.

Loud noises sounding like car horns could be heard in the backgroud of the footage.

Firefighters this morning described what happened.

A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Three fire crews from Elm Lane, Rivelin and Central stations attended a caravan fire at 3.30am on Gregg House Road, Sheffield. The fire also spread to a car and the front of a house. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. Crews left the scene at 5.35am.”

Police were also called to the scene and confirmed they have launched an investigation into the blaze.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Emergency services were called to Gregg House Road, Sheffield around 3.30am this morning Wednesday, 14 June to reports of a fire.

“It is reported a caravan and car were on fire that spread to the front of a property on the road.

“It is believed the fire was started deliberately. Officers are continuing with enquiries and working with the fire service to establish the circumstances of the incident.”