Rotherham fire: School access restricted as firefighters battle house blaze in Yorkshire

Firefighters are battling a house fire close to a infant and junior school in a Yorkshire town.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Dalton Lane in Rotherham early on Monday morning following reports of a fire at a property.

The service has advised residents nearby to keep windows and doors closed due to the amount of smoke emanating from the blaze.

Parents have also been advised that access to Trinity Croft Junior and Infant School has been restricted while crews battle to get the blaze under control.

A statement by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Six fire engines are in attendance at a house fire on Dalton Lane, Dalton, Rotherham.

“If you live nearby please make sure you keep your windows and doors closed.

“Please note that there is reduced access to Trinity Croft Junior and Infant School. Access is only possible via the East Herringthorpe side of Dalton Lane.

“There is no access from the Doncaster Road side.”