Large industrial fire in Masbrough said to be accidental

A LARGE industrial fire in Masbrough started accidentally, fire officials say. 

Fire crews from Rotherham, Elm Lane, Parkway, Central and Dearne stations were called to the site of the industrial building on Lyme Street at 11.10pm on Friday night. 

Around 30 firefighters were on the scene tackling the blaze throughout the night and came away at around 10am on Saturday morning, said a spokeswoman from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. 

"People had been advised to avoid the area and asked to keep their doors and windows closed.

"Following an investigation, the cause of the fire is believed to had been started accidentally."