Firefighters tackle huge warehouse blaze near Meadowhall shopping centre
Firefighters fight a massive fire in a warehouse near a major shopping mall in England.
Flames and smoke were seen near Meadowhall, Sheffield’s largest shopping centre, at around 18:00 on Friday.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had 10 fire engines and two ladders on hand to tackle the blaze near Meadowhall and expected to be on site by midnight.
A spokesman said: “We have 10 fire engines and two turntables to tackle the fire near Meadowhall. A high-volume pump is also at the scene to assist with firefighting efforts.
“The fire involved a warehouse on Meadowhall Road.
“Firefighters managed to get the fire under control but we expect to remain on scene until at least midnight.
“Meadowhall Road remains closed between Meadowhall Junction and Amos Road.
“There is no injury information at this time.
“Police and ambulance services are also supporting our response to this incident.”
Citizens living in the area were asked to keep their windows closed due to smoke.
Meadowhall Road also remains closed between Meadowhall Junction and Amos Road and people are urged to avoid the area.
Firefighters fighting the blaze at Meadowhall are using hoses to take water from the nearby River Don, the BBC reported.
