Barnsley fire: Eight engines at scrapyard blaze, residents told to shut windows

Eight fire engines and specialist vehicles are tackling a blaze at a scrapyard on Boulder Bridge Lane, Carlton, Barnsley. Residents are told to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.

Brit Brief 05/09/2026 22:11

Barnsley fire: Eight engines at scrapyard blaze, residents told to shut windows — Barnsley fire: Eight engines at scrapyard blaze, shut windows

Eight fire engines and a number of specialist vehicles are at the scene of a blaze at a scrapyard on Boulder Bridge Lane in Carlton, Barnsley. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to avoid the area while crews work to bring the incident under control.

Residents advised to stay indoors

The fire service said: "We currently have 8 fire engines and a number of specialist vehicles at an incident on Boulder Bridge Lane, Carlton, Barnsley."

"Please avoid the area while crews work to bring this incident under control. Anyone living nearby should keep their doors and windows closed due to a large amount of smoke in the area."

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Black smoke visible from scrapyard

Photos circulating on social media show a thick, black plume of smoke rising from the scrapyard. A post on X, formerly Twitter, by user Luke (@Lukek2cs) said: "A fire as broken out in Carlton near #Barnsley scrapyard this evening. Emergency services are currently at the scene."

The blaze reportedly broke out in a scrapyard on Boulder Bridge Lane. Emergency services are currently at the scene working to bring the incident under control.