Firefighters sort out big warehouse blaze close to Meadowhall purchasing centre | EUROtoday

Firefighters are tackling an enormous blaze at a warehouse close to a serious UK purchasing centre.

Flames and smoke was seen close to Meadowhall, Sheffield’s greatest purchasing centre, at round 6pm on Friday.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services stated they’ve 10 fireplace engines and two turntable ladders in attendance on the fireplace close to Meadowhall and anticipate to be on the location till midnight.

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A spokesperson stated: “We have 10 fire engines and two turntable ladders in attendance at the fire near Meadowhall. A high volume pump is also on scene to help the firefighting efforts.

“The fire involved a warehouse on Meadowhall Road.

“Firefighters have managed to contain the fire- but we expect to remain on scene until at least midnight.

“Meadowhall Road remains closed between Meadowhall Interchange and Amos Road.

“There are currently no reports of any injuries.

“Police and ambulance services are also supporting our response to this incident.”

People dwelling within the space have been urged to maintain their home windows closed as a consequence of smoke.

Meadowhall Road additionally stays closed between Meadowhall Interchange and Amos Road and folks have been urged to keep away from the world.

Firefighters tackling the blaze in Meadowhall are taking water from a close-by River Don utilizing hoses, the BBC reported.