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Massive Warehouse Fire Near Sheffield's Meadowhall Shopping Centre

1/3/2026

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A large fire broke out at a warehouse near the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield on January 2, 2026.
Fire crews arrived around 5:45 PM to find flames and thick smoke.
Shoppers smelled smoke, causing confusion about whether Meadowhall was on fire.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service advised residents to stay away and keep windows closed.
Meadowhall Road remains closed between Meadowhall Interchange and Amos Road.

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Story summary

A large fire broke out at a warehouse near the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield on January 2, 2026.
Fire crews arrived around 5:45 PM to find flames and thick smoke.
Shoppers smelled smoke, causing confusion about whether Meadowhall was on fire.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service advised residents to stay away and keep windows closed.
Meadowhall Road remains closed between Meadowhall Interchange and Amos Road.