VIDEO AND PICTURES: Huge plumes of black smoke spotted as fire rages near Doncaster town centre

A huge plume of thick black smoke can be seen rising hundreds of feet into the air.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a number of vehicles are on fire at a scrap yard in the Marsh Gate area of the town.

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She said they received the call at 10.05am and crews from Doncaster Central, Edlington and Adwick stations were attending the incident.

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There were no details about anybody being involved or the cause of the blaze at this stage.