Firefighters spent nearly 12 hours dealing with deliberate moorland fire in Doncaster

Firefighters were called out to three incidents in Doncaster over the weekend.

Published 19th Apr 2022, 10:42 BST

Updated 19th Apr 2022, 10:42 BST

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The first was on Saturday and involved a car which was deliberately set on fire at 5.05am on High Street, Conisbrough. Firefighters from Edlington station attended the incident.

On the same day a shed and fence were accidentally set on fire at 12.10pm on Saffron Drive, Balby.

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Firefighters spent nearly 12 hours dealing with a moorland blaze

On Sunday, several fire crews attended a moorland fire at 9.55pm on Thorne Moors. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. Crews left at 8.10am.

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Firefighters spent nearly 12 hours dealing with deliberate moorland fire in Doncaster

​In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.

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In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.