Fire in derelict Rotherham town centre pub spreads to roof of neighbouring business

A fire which started in a derelict pub in a Yorkshire town centre has spread to a neighbouring business.
Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 17th Jul 2022, 07:50 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2022, 08:41 BST

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene in Bridgegate, Rotherham Town Centre, on Saturday, July 16.

The fire had spread from the pub into the roof of a neighbouring gym.

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In the latest update, issued at 11.30pm on Saturday, the fire service said: "Crews are working hard on scene to deal with this incident - please avoid the area!"

This morning, at 8.30am, South Yorkshire Police confirmed that the road closures remain in place on Bridgegate and Effingham Square today,