Portacabin fire in Wombwell spreads to vehicles and warehouse

FIREFIGHTERS are investigating the cause of a blaze in a portacabin at Valley Road Industrial Estate in Wombwell on Tuesday.

The fire started in a portacabin before spreading to a number of vehicles and to an adjacent warehouse, a spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

Four fire engines and a turntable ladder were called to the blaze at around 6.10pm and crews worked together to stop the spread and ensure the main building, inside, was unaffected.

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Nobody was injured in the incident and the fire was out by 10.15pm, added the spokesperson.

A fire investigation is taking place.

The fire service was assisted by a number of different agencies during the course of the incident including the water and electricity boards and the Environment Agency.

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