Tag Archives: fire

Fire at former Hallam Towers hotel started deliberately

Posted on 11 January, 2016 by robin

Four fire engines put out a fire on the seventh floor of the derelict Hallam Towers hotel at around 6pm last night. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the fire was started deliberately. In October it was reported that the … Continue reading →

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Broomhill car fire causes delays

Posted on 7 August, 2015 by robin

A car fire near the Manchester Road/Fulwood Road junction is causing delays for commuters this morning. A fire engine and police are in attendance, with the fire put out by 8.15am.

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Bullet points from Special Allotments Open Meeting

Posted on 5 September, 2014 by robin

Earlier today Crosspool Forum hosted a Special Open Meeting at St Columba’s to discuss recent vandalism to local allotments. Fifty three allotment tenants from Marsh Lane, Hagg Lane, Rosco Bank and Rivelin attended with a view to discussing how to … Continue reading →

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Marsh Lane allotment-holders seek building materials: special Open Meeting arranged

Posted on 31 August, 2014 by robin

As allotment holders appeal for spare materials to help them rebuild the Marsh Lane allotments cafe, tool store and site toilet, a special Open Meeting has been arranged to discuss the problem of Crosspool allotment vandalism. The 25 August fire … Continue reading →

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Arson attack and more break-ins on Crosspool allotments

Posted on 19 August, 2014 by robin

Volunteers have been left devastated following an arson attack on Hagg Lane allotment hut. The main building was set alight on Thursday 14 August at around 11pm. The fire brigade was called and the fire put out but not before … Continue reading →

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House fire on Cardoness Road

Posted on 15 June, 2014 by robin

A fire at a house on Cardoness Road was reported around 6.40pm last night and subsequently dealt with by the fire service. There was one minor casualty, with a woman in her 50s treated for minor smoke inhalation but she … Continue reading →

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Video: Police vs Fire tug-o’-war at Crosspool Summer Fayre

Posted on 13 July, 2011 by robin

Teams from the local fire brigade and police force were at Saturday’s Summer Fayre, talking to residents about the work they do and allowing children to explore their vehicles. A tug-o’-war rope had been set up and after watching some … Continue reading →

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Crosspool explosion and fire: background information and pictures

Posted on 15 January, 2011 by robin

We’ve been finding out a bit more information about Thursday’s explosion and fire in the flat above the chemist in the Crosspool shopping precinct. The exact cause of how the fire started just after 9:05am is not known. The tenant suspects that … Continue reading →

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Explosion and fire in Crosspool precinct

Posted on 13 January, 2011 by robin

This morning an explosion triggered a fire in the flat above the chemist in Crosspool shops on Sandygate Road. The fire brigade were called and successfully extinguished the fire. No-one was hurt in the incident, but the chemist was closed … Continue reading →

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Fire in property near Shore Lane/Manchester Road

Posted on 13 September, 2010 by robin

A fire in a property on the edge of Crosspool is currently being attended to by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (9pm, 13 September 2010). Fire crews were alerted around 5pm when plumes of smoke were seen coming from the … Continue reading →

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