Firefighters tackle woodland blaze in Sheffield

Firefighters tackled the blaze overnight Credit: South Yorkshire Fire

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at Wharncliffe Woods in Sheffield.

Three crews were called to Woodhead Road, Grenoside at 4.20pm on Monday afternoon. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says a large amount of the woodland was involved.

Overnight a total of six crews, from Cudworth, Maltby, Dearne, Aston, Parkway and Doncaster were at the scene and have brought the fire under control.

In a statement, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said: