Arsonist believed to have started fire in Sheffield apartment block

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A fire which broke out at a Sheffield apartment block last night is believed to have been started deliberately.

Firefighters were called to the premises on Shortbook Way, in Westfield, where they found a small fire in the stairwell area, at around 9pm yesterday, Thursday, August 5.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a crew from Birley had tackled the blaze before leaving the scene at around 9.25pm.

Firefighters were also called to a rubbish fire in Rotherham, which was started deliberately, yesterday evening.