Derelict social club fire treated as arson

Picture was taken at nighttime and shows huge clouds of smoke billowing into the sky. The smoke glows red, illuminated by the flames and seems to emerge just behind a small building that sits in front of a large grass area. Several trees surround the fire on either side.Lucy Groves

A large fire broke out late on Thursday evening and fire crews remained at the scene on Friday morning

Victoria Scheer
BBC News, Yorkshire

A fire which ripped through a derelict social club is believed to have been started deliberately.

Firefighters were called to a large blaze at Ings Lane Sports & Social Club, in Vancouver Drive, Bolton upon Dearne, for the second time this week at 23:00 BST on Thursday.

As of 10:30 BST on Friday, two engines remained at the scene of the fire with no injuries reported, a South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

The spokesperson confirmed the blaze was believed to have been started deliberately and advised nearby residents to continue to keep windows closed.

The incident overnight comes after crews were also called to a fire on Tuesday, with the fire extinguished at 04:00 BST on Wednesday.

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An image of a building in front of a large green area. Clouds of smoke are emerging behind the building and a fire engine is parked on the right next to a tree.Lucy Groves

Residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut even though smoke levels have reduced

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