People have been warned to stay indoors after a cylinder exploded in the building, sending a loud bang and shaking houses at around 9am on Sunday. Five fire crews are tackling the blaze and a 200m cordon is in place around the premises in Clay Wheel Lane. Residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed after the fire caused a large amount of smoke in the area. A woman said she was in a nearby park when she heard the “huge bang,” which stopped a group of runners in their tracks. Debbie Chaston shared an image from the scene on Twitter showing thick black smoke billowing into the sky over trees and houses. Another resident said they heard a “very loud explosion”, while others reported feeling their homes shake after the “terrifying” sound. The public has been urged to stay away from the area where possible. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said no one was seriously injured in the blast. However, Yorkshire Ambulance Service’s hazardous area response team said it was “at the scene providing medical support and advice to the emergency services”. The South Yorkshire Fire account tweeted at 9.10am: “Five five engines currently on fire at industrial building on Claywheels Lane, #Sheffield. “There is a large amount of smoke in the area and residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed. “People are also being asked to avoid the area if possible.” An hour later, he added: “Firefighters are still battling the fire in Clay Wheel Lane. “A cylinder exploded in the building which was the loud bang reported in the area. “Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the explosion. There is currently a 200m cordon around the building.”
