Firefighters tackle blaze in high-rise tower block in Sheffield

The fire on Brightmore Drive, Netherthorpe, was reported to emergency services at 9.55am yesterday.

Firefighters helped the occupant of the smoke-filled flat outside.

The fire started in the kitchen.

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