South Yorkshire firefighters spend night tackling huge warehouse blaze

South Yorkshire firefighters have spent the night tackling a huge warehouse blaze.
By Claire Lewis
Published 4th Feb 2020, 07:23 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2020, 09:21 BST
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The fire broke out in a disused warehouse on Manor Road, Kiveton Park, Rotherham, at 11.05pm yesterday.

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At the height of the blaze there were six crews involved in the firefighting operation.

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Firefighters in action in Kiveton Park, Rotherham (PIC: SYFR)Firefighters in action in Kiveton Park, Rotherham (PIC: SYFR)
Firefighters in action in Kiveton Park, Rotherham (PIC: SYFR)

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Because of fears that the roof may have contained asbestos, and the large amount of smoke generated, residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

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The cause of the blaze has not yet been released.

Related topics:South YorkshirePoliceKiveton ParkRotherhamDoncaster

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