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Kiveton Park: Waste fire still burning after two weeks

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Blaze at Kiveton ParkSouth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
The fire at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate started on 21 September

A waste fire at an industrial estate is continuing to smoulder two weeks after fire crews were first called out.

Six fire engines have been called back to the blaze at Kiveton Park Industrial Estate near Rotherham, which first started on 21 September.

People living nearby have been asked to keep their windows and doors closed because of the smoke.

The fire service said deep-seated pockets of waste kept reigniting and crews had returned several times.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire crews at the sceneSouth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Households in the area have been asked to keep doors and windows shut

A spokesperson for the service said: "Firefighters are continuing to work hard at the scene of the Kiveton Park waste fire."

Crews from six stations including a team from Nottinghamshire are tackling the blaze, the service added.

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