Firefighters tackle derelict social club blaze

Three firefighters watch the blaze at the derelict social clubImage source, SYFR
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Firefighters tackled the blaze at the former venue in Bolton-upon-Dearne

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Crews have tackled a fire at a derelict social club in South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue was called to the blaze at the former venue on Vancouver Drive, Bolton-upon-Dearne, late on Tuesday night.

Crews from Dearne, Adwick, Rotherham, Cudworth and Parkway were in attendance, it said, with the fire extinguished by 04:00 BST.

The cause of the fire was under investigation, with the service praising all involved for their "swift response".

Two South Yorkshire firefighters tackle a blaze at a derelict social club.Image source, SYFR
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Fire crews were at the scene from 23:30 on Tuesday until 04:00 on Wednesday

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