Fire investigation begins after barge destroyed in blaze

An investigation has begun into the cause of fire which destroyed a barge.

Firefighters were called to Main Street in Rotherham at around 11.45pm last night (Monday) to a barge moored on the River Don.

A man and woman on board had managed to safety by the time crews from Rotherham, Aston and Adwick stations arrived.

The crews used hose reels to put out the flames on the barge, which was well alight.

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