Full Breakdown
Scrapyard Blaze in Barnsley Continues Through the Week
9/7/2026, 8:53:57 PM
Firefighting Operations and Resources
A large fire erupted at a scrapyard on Boulder Bridge Lane in Carlton, Barnsley, on Saturday evening. The blaze involved old buses, scrap metal, tyres and other debris, producing massive plumes of black smoke that spread across the sky. At its peak, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS) deployed ten fire appliances, including ten engines, an aerial ladder platform and several operational support vehicles. The service kept Boulder Bridge Road closed for several hours and advised nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut. Crews remained on scene through Sunday and are expected to stay until the end of the week.
Official Statements from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
David Newton, a spokesperson for SYFRS, said the incident was “still in a firefighting stage” and that the service anticipated remaining on site for the remainder of the week. He noted that the fire was “clear early on” as requiring additional resources but expressed confidence that it was now under control with no risk of further spread.
Health and Safety Advisories
Local authorities warned residents in the vicinity to keep windows and doors closed to limit exposure to smoke. The road closure and traffic-avoidance advice were reiterated in a 13:15 BST update, urging drivers to seek alternative routes.
Verbatim Quotes
- “On Saturday evening, it was slightly different, it was very dynamic, but our crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to try and get to the point where we are now,” — David Newton
These statements and operational details illustrate the scale of the response and the ongoing precautions being taken as SYFRS works to fully extinguish the blaze.
