Doncaster firefighters rescued three people from a car stranded in flood water

Three fire crews from Edlington and Doncaster stations were called out to a premise at 3.30am yesterday (Sunday, February 20) on Peakstone Close, Balby.
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The fire was accidental and involved a chip pan which was already out on our arrival.

Four fire crews from Rotherham, Dearne, Edlington and Aston stations were called out at 4.35am to Denaby Lane, Old Denaby, where a car was stranded in flood water with three people stuck. Firefighters waded out to the vehicle and lead the people back to safety.

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