Man injured in Sheffield flat fire in 'critical condition' and fighting for life
and live on Freeview channel 276
He was brought out of a burning building on Chesterfield Road, Heeley, yesterday morning and taken to hospital, where he remains today.
The fire started in a ground floor window shop and spread to flats and the roof space above.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdAn investigation has been launched to establish the cause, with the scene of the fire still cordoned off today.
South Yorkshire Police said: “A cordon remains in place at the scene whilst officers conduct their enquiries.
“The man injured remains in a critical condition in hospital.”
At the height of the blaze there were around 40 firefighters involved in the firefighting operation and searching the burning building for casualties.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdPolice and paramedics were deployed and an air ambulance was scrambled.
It was initially thought that the blaze started in Milan’s pizza shop but was later established that it started next door.
In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.