Cause of flat fire in Doncaster which resulted in several casualties is under investigation

Firefighters from Edlington station were called out to a deliberate rubbish fire at 7.50pm on Leys Close in Balby last night (Tuesday, January 18).

By Stephanie Bateman

Published 19th Jan 2022, 11:03 BST

Updated 19th Jan 2022, 11:51 BST

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The crew left the scene at 8.15pm.

Fire crews from Maltby, Rotherham, Askern, Doncaster, Edlington and Adwick stations attended a flat fire at 8.10pm on Milton Walk in Hyde Park, Doncaster.

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The cause of the flat fire is not yet known

There were several casualties suffering smoke inhalation and they were left in the care of ambulance crews.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Firefighters left the scene at 11.15pm.

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