Five fire crews were sent to tackle a huge blaze in Sheffield yesterday.
Smoke billowed out across the city on Sunday (May 19) as fire crews tackled the blaze, which involved approximately 62 tonnes of waste.
Crews from Parkway, Central, Elm Lane, Rivelin and Tankersley stations were all in attendance. An aerial ladder was also used in order to help extinguish the fire.
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It took crews over six hours to tackle the blaze, as nearby residents were warned by firefighters to stay inside and keep their windows and doors closed. Fire crews left the scene at 11.52pm.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “Crews from Parkway, Central, Elm Lane and Rivelin stations alongside an Aerial Ladder from Parkway and a High Volume Pump from Tankersley attended a fire involving approximately 62 tonnes of waste late yesterday afternoon (Sunday, May 19).
“Crews utilised three ground monitors and the aerial ladder to successfully extinguish the fire. They left the scene at 11:52pm.
“We would like to pass on a huge well done to all crews and control staff for swiftly resolving this incident.”
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