Video: Six crews tackling huge scrap metal blaze in Doncaster this afternoon
Residents are being told to keep doors and windows closed
Fire crews from across Doncaster are tackling a huge scrap metal blaze this afternoon - with residents being told to keep doors and windows closed.
Six fire engines are at the scene in Balby Carr Bank.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “"We currently have six fire engines in attendance at a fire involving a large amount of scrap metal on Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster.
“Firefighters from Doncaster, Edlington, Adwick, Maltby and Dearne fire stations are currently working to bring the fire under control.
“Anyone living or working nearby should keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.
“We are also asking the public to avoid the area to allow our crews the space to bring this incident to a safe conclusion."