Sheffield Road closed for the ‘rest of the day’ as fire crews battle the blaze

A road in Sheffield is expected to remain closed for the rest of the day after five fire engines were sent to tackle an industrial fire.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to the fire on Warren Street, near Attercliffe Road, at 3am on Tuesday morning (July 30). The road was blocked and five fire engines were sent to control the blaze, which involved a large amount of household waste.

Firefighters urged the public to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Images shared online showed the waste recycling site on fire with black smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters battled the blaze.

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At 10.10am, a spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue confirmed the fire had been brought under control, however, fire crews were expected to remain in attendance throughout the day.

A spokesman said: “The waste recycling fire in Warren Street, Sheffield is now under control. Two fire crews remain at the scene and are expected to remain there most of the day.” The Warren Street closure is expected to remain in place until fire crews leave the scene.

An initial statement, issued by the fire service shortly after 7am this morning, said: “We were called at 3am to a large amount of household waste on fire at an industrial site on Warren Street, Sheffield . We currently have five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform still in attendance and expect to be on scene throughout the day. Please continue to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.”

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