Unattended fire spread to fence and trees

AN UNATTENDED fire got out of control and spread to fencing and trees at East Dene early this morning (Monday).

Published 22nd Mar 2021, 10:45 BST

Updated 22nd Mar 2021, 10:50 BST

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue was called to Cranworth Road shortly before 1.20am.

A spokesperson said: “Upon arrival, firefighters found a controlled burn that had grown out of control, having been left unattended.

“This had spread to a nearby fence and trees. This was dealt with by 1.49am.”

A four-wheel drive BMW was deliverately set alight at Woodland Drive, North Anston, just after 1am.

Firefighters from Aston Park station were art the scene for an hour.

A mattress and rubbish were set alight in a garden at Albert Road in Goldthorpe shortly before 7.55pm yesterday.