Video: Explosion heard as fire crews tackle huge blaze in Doncaster
Six fire crews are at the scene
An explosion has been heard as fire crews tackle a huge blaze raging in Doncaster this afternoon.
People living near to the scene of the blaze in the Balby area have been advised to keep windows and doors closed.
Videos and photos from the scene show a huge plume of thick smoke drifting across the city.
In one clip, a large blast can be heard coming from the premises, which are understood to be an industrial unit.
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One clip shows the smoke drifiting near to Doncaster Rovers’ Club Doncaster Sports Village Stadium.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Six fire engines are in attendance at a fire on Cross Bank, Balby, Doncaster.
“Residents who live nearby are advised to keep their windows and doors closed whilst we tackle this fire.”