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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Massive fire erupts at Morrisons petrol station with thick plumes of smoke billowing over city
A MASSIVE fire has erupted at a Morrisons petrol station with thick plumes of smoke seen billowing over the city. Fire crews and other emergency services scrambled to the scene in York Road, Doncaster. People are being advised to avoid the area as the blaze continues to rage in South Yorkshire. Black smoke was seen filling the sky as shocked bystanders watched on. Motorists were seen warily hanging back as plumes of smoke billowed upwards. Photos and videos from the scene show police sealing off the road leading to the petrol station. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson told The Sun: "We were called at 10.23am this morning (9 August) to assist the fire service following a report of a vehicle on fire at a petrol station in York Road, Doncaster. "A road closure was put in place, with the petrol station and a nearby supermarket temporarily evacuated to ensure people's safety. "The fire has since been extinguished, with all roads reopened and all evacuations lifted. "One person has been taken to hospital with a minor injury." South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Safety plea after fire death linked to skin cream
A man died in a house fire after his clothing caught fire on a gas heater due to a build up of flammable skin cream, an investigation has found. Jim Rownsley was killed in a blaze at his home in Kempton Gardens, Mexborough, on 20 February. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS) said it was likely a build up of residue from an emollient cream he had been using had caused his clothes to become more flammable. Following his death Mr Rownsley's family urged people to be aware of the potential dangers of skin creams. His granddaughter Sherrie-Leigh Higgins, 25, said: "My grandad always used his gas heater to stay warm, but we didn't know that the cream he used for his legs could be so dangerous. "These creams, often used for treating skin conditions, can easily soak into clothes if you use them regularly and become a fire risk. "If someone you love uses these creams, please make sure you and they know how they can keep themselves safe. I don't want anyone else to go through the same trauma that we did." Chris Tyler, from SYFRS's community safety team, said some skin creams contained paraffin and natural oils, which while not flammable on their own could make combustible fabrics such as bedding, clothing, or dressings "even more flammable". He said: "What this means is that in cases where somebody uses these creams on a regular basis and/or spends an extended amount of time in their bed or armchair, their fire risk can increase dramatically. "Anyone using emollient or skin creams regularly should keep well away from fire, naked flames, or heat sources. "They shouldn't smoke and need to be careful near hobs, candles, and heaters." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. 'Smokers be careful - skin creams are flammable' 'Hundreds of deaths' may be linked to creams South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Second fire breaks out at derelict social club
A fire has broken out at a derelict sports and social club for the second time this week. Firefighters were called to a large blaze at Ings Lane Sports & Social Club, in Vancouver Drive, Bolton upon Dearne, at 23:00 BST on Thursday. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said while smoke had reduced since the fire broke out, residents were advised to still keep their doors and windows closed. Four engines remained at the scene on Friday morning, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation, the spokesperson added. It comes after crews were also called to a fire on Tuesday, with the fire extinguished at 04:00 BST on Wednesday. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Firefighters tackle derelict social club blaze South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Blaze at Sheffield Full Monty club 'deliberate'
A blaze at a former working men's club which was a backdrop for hit film The Full Monty was started deliberately, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has crews were called to the fire at the ex-Shiregreen Working Men's Club on Shiregreen Lane in Sheffield at about 19:20 BST on Tuesday. Nobody was injured in the incident and crews had left the scene by 22:30 BST, according to the fire service.A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said an investigation into the cause of the blaze had been launched and inquiries were "ongoing". The club closed in 2019 and the following year, Sheffield City Council's planning officers refused an application to bulldoze the building after more than 1,000 people signed a petition to save Bentley, who was behind the petition, said she believed the fire marked "the end of an era".Ms Bentley, who ran the club with husband Roy for 15 years, including while the famous movie was being shot there, said: "It was a fantastic Working Men's Club when my husband and I had it. It was very, very busy."While the fire was "sad to see", the club would forever remain an "icon of the city", Ms Bentley added."It'll never lose that, really, will it?"Oscar-winning comedy The Full Monty depicted the lives of Sheffield steelworkers who were made redundant and turned to stripping at a club to earn a movie, starring Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy, ended up as one of the best-loved and highest-grossing British films of the 1990s. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
