Firefighters in Rotherham tackle factory fire

Firefighters in Rotherham tackle factory fire

Factory fire

Up to 60 firefighters were called to tackle a fire at an envelope factory in South Yorkshire.

Fire crews were called at 22:40 GMT on Tuesday to the plant, which makes envelopes and bubble wrap, in Aldwarke Lane, Rotherham.

At its peak about 60 firefighters attended the blaze at Envelopmaster.

The fire has been brought under control but crews are due to stay on site at present. Aldwarke Lane from Asda to Barbers Avenue is closed.

The fire service said surrounding buildings were unaffected by the fire.

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