Huge blaze erupts at scrapyard with plumes of black smoke billowing across the sky

FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night to bring a blaze ripping through a scrapyard under control. The huge fire broke out at a site packed with scrap metal and tyres in Barnsley at around 1.15am. Firefighters battled to contain the flames into the early hours of this morning Credit: Bav Media The towering plumes could be seen for miles Credit: Bav Media Ten fire engines and several crews from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service raced to the scene on Saturday. Firefighters battled to fight the flames into the early hours of this morning. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! An aerial ladder platform and several operational support vehicles were also deployed as the blaze reached its peak. The towering plumes could be seen for miles around as flames swirled viciously through the scrapyard. Clouds of smoke billows from Barnsley scrapyard fire Credit: Bav Media The fire involved quantities of scrap metal and tyres Credit: Bav Media Firefighters could be seen blasting the inferno with powerful jets of water as they fought to bring it under control. The fire service urged nearby residents to keep their doors and windows shut because of the large amount of smoke. Members of the public were also warned to avoid the area while crews continued tackling the blaze. In an update at 1.15pm, the fire service said Boulder Bridge Road was closed. Most read in The Sun They added it would be “for several hours”, adding that drivers should avoid the area if possible. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.