Harthill fire: Residents urged to avoid industrial site as firefighters battle major blaze

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Crews are currently dealing with a fire in Harthill after industrial waste set alight.

Firefighters from across South and North Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire dashed to a blaze at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, off Manor Road, Harthill, this morning.

In a statement on social media, a South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue spokesperson said: “We currently have six fire engines, an aerial appliance and a high volume pump in attendance at a fire involving industrial waste at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate.

“Please avoid the area if you can.

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An aerial platform has been used to apply water to the fire. Credit: South Yorkshire Fire & RescueAn aerial platform has been used to apply water to the fire. Credit: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
An aerial platform has been used to apply water to the fire. Credit: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

“Thank you to Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service who are helping us deal with this incident.”

One resident on social media said: “Outside our property it looked almost like it was snowing with the amount of ash that was falling.”

Another said: “The smell in my house this morning is awful!”

More updates to come as we get them.