Doncaster supermarket blaze believed to have been arson

An arsonist is believed to be behind a fire at a Doncaster supermarket on Thursday night.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 6th Mar 2021, 09:17 BST
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Firefighters from Rossington were called to a supermarket on Woodfield Way in Balby at 10.29pm.

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This was dealt with by 11.22pm and is thought to have been started deliberately.

Firefighters from Rossington attended the blazeFirefighters from Rossington attended the blaze
Firefighters from Rossington attended the blaze
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On the same evening, firefighters from Dearne were called to West Avenue in Bolton-upon-Dearne, at 8.28pm where they found a wheelie bin on fire.

This is also believed to be arson, and the crew left the scene at 8.42pm.

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