....anyone have any ideas?

Currently thick, black and big!!!

could almost be Fletchers again from where I'm viewing

Is it S8 or is it further north? Its whopping! From the centre of Sheffield, all eye's south by my reckoning.

EDIT: Possibly north as per recent reports

Looks Hillsborough sort of direction again. Seems to have abated a little (still producing smoke rapidly but not as dense)

Spoke too soon - can see flames now

According to Vini (its Sheff_Minx here posting on his PC) its coming from next to Middlewood tram stop - right near the road. he's getting some pics now. Can see lots of smoke billowing high into the air from where I am (Oughtibridge)

I was wrong.... must be further north, although its subsided a little now.

It's from the general direction of where the old Winn Gardens tower block was, maybe a bit to the left!

Dying down now, not so black. Don't know where it's from tho, maybe Beeley Woods way.

Spoke to soon, thick black again. Good view from my upstairs window!

It is behind Middlewood park - the place with a silo and two chimneys?

The whole building is on fire with flames and a bubbling noise :S

Spoke too soon, its off again!

From where I live, Lane Top, it looks like the exact same perspective as the Fletchers fire.

Yeah from where we are i agree it could be FLETCHERS.

This is big, I'm at my mates house - in Dronfield and I can see it very clearly! Thats from 10 miles away.

Im in Stanningon and its def coming from direction of Middlewood/Oughtibridge

Summat just went with a big bang

Definitely down on Middlewood Road area from where I am. Where's Fox when you need her?

yep its fletchers again,loads of fire engines shooting down........

aye big bang, its opposite the Speed Camera on Middlewood Road.

picture (http://img420.imageshack.us/img420/2936/fireintheholevu9.jpg)

Can see it from the Arts Tower - loadsa Fire Engines/Police etc zooming past, sirens blazing. Looks Hilsborough direction.

Not Fletchers, further up Middlewood Rd towards Beeley Woods. I live near Middlewood tram stop and it's beyond that blowing towards Fletchers/Wadlsey Bridge

Not sure where it is, but it is the same perspective as fletchers from this angle. (Dryden Road, Parson Cross)

Aaron

big explosions,high flames.................its a big un

Big Smoke plume over hillsboro area... can see it from west street.
Pics to follow

smoke seems to have died down from my way (oughtibridge) but I guess the wind must have changed direction :S

gas bottles just exploded it is massive my family work near there. There is a lot of canistors and serious. Will try keep ppl informed.

I can see it from my mates house in Dronfield! - about 12 miles away.... the plume is similar to when Fletchers went up, so it must be on a similar scale.

The smoke is not as consitent. Its gone away alot now from my perspective.

Huge plooms of smoke coming from north east of hillsborough,similar direction to flectors but further up.
Pics to follow

looks big - my fella is a fireman, but he finished work at 6pm, he'll get the gossip tomorrow!

It is at the opposite "end" of Middlewood park to fletchers, if that makes sense!

Not Flecters, it's Claywheels, whole place is in flames, got a good view from WPV

Is it this Google Earth

lat=53.4238711052, lon=-1.51523600727

it could be the firm across from middlewood tavern i think its called wear resistance

its warna cliff

Wherever it is, its out... no smoke without fire and this ones more or less out by the looks of it.

Does anybody know for certain what building it actually is?

Does anybody know for certain what building it actually is?

If it is/was a building...

its on the top units on clay wheels lane

just been on look north - its an empty factory and there's 35 firefighters in attendance.

round a bout here perhaps?

http://local.live.com/?v=2&sp=aN.sx356kgw6xhf_Untitled%2520pushpin___

We live near the area talked about...can't see a thing!

incident support rescue have just turned up

now an ambulance

We live near the area talked about...can't see a thing!

the smoke subsided 10 minutes ago. The 35 firefighters (as per some reports) must have done a smashing job!

Is it the old union carbide or somthing like that, my father in law use to work there before it was closed down

http://www.lightingthedarkness.co.uk/Union%20Carbide.htm

its the recycle place just past fletchers:thumbsup: looks bad:thumbsup:

My 1st photo post, not sure if it will work?
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k265/SteveSheff/Fire00.jpg Taken from south of city center lookig towards wharncliff side, 7:15pm .

its just been on the news its a warehouse/factory 30 firefighters in attendance,

This rather poor photo was taken at 7:45pm from above the site on Midhurst Road. Still definately on fire at this point.
http://www.npatchett.f2s.com/fire.jpg

It's definately Union Carbide.

The first started around 7pm and by 7:45 the largest section was completely destroyed. We stood and watched the huge roof sections collapse.

2/3 quite large explosions went off too.

Seems rather fishy after the Fletchers fire and now this.

:suspect:

If it's the carbide building will there not be concerns about the chemical hazard?? presuming that theres still loads of redundant chemicals laying around the place??

I would like the forum to know that the fire brigade were called initially by my son (11) just before 7pm :D who also redirected them to claywheels when they went the wrong way :thumbsup:

well done son!

The following news report says it used to be a UC plant. Don't get in touch with the Bhopal lawyers just yet :P

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Fire crews battle warehouse blaze
About 40 firefighters are tackling a major fire at a warehouse in Sheffield.
The warehouse, on Claywheels Lane, at Wadsley Bridge, is thought to contain paper products including tissue and toilet paper, police said.

People living nearby have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed overnight as a precaution.

The building, which was once a Union Carbide chemical plant, was one of several sites earmarked by Sheffield Council for possible redevelopment.

A police spokesman said the cause of the fire was not yet known.

I would like the forum to know that the fire brigade were called initially by my son (11):D who also redirected them to claywheels when they went the wrong way :thumbsup:
well done your son you should be proud:thumbsup:

well done your son you should be proud:thumbsup:
He's bursting with pride that the brigade took him seriously..

He's bursting with pride that the brigade took him seriously..
i bet he is! good work for a eleven year old :) :thumbsup:

Has it all gone now then? I live on Middlewood Road and never noticed a thing, doh! Cant see anything now anyway..

Definitely down on Middlewood Road area from where I am. Where's Fox when you need her?

I'm Here! I was busy hearing tales of heroism from the local kids! :hihi:

I also phoned Menta man craig marks and told him his property is on fire :rolleyes:

well done, that lad!

My 1st photo post, not sure if it will work?
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k265/SteveSheff/Fire001.jpg Taken from south of city center lookig towards wharncliff side, 7:15pm .

Where was that photo taken from please?

I would like the forum to know that the fire brigade were called initially by my son (11) just before 7pm :D who also redirected them to claywheels when they went the wrong way :thumbsup:

well done son!

Thats great from a lad that age - Well Done!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I would like the forum to know that the fire brigade were called initially by my son (11) just before 7pm :D who also redirected them to claywheels when they went the wrong way :thumbsup:

well done son!

Well done indeed......such sense from such a young chap:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Is it out yet? (thinks about wanting to have bedroom window open a tiny bit tonight)

:thumbsup: Well done to all of the forum crowd. We can always rely on you to be upto date with the news. Guessed it could be quite big when BBC Leeds gave Sheff a mention. Well done to the little fella too:D

Is it out yet? (thinks about wanting to have bedroom window open a tiny bit tonight)

getcha bedroom window opened fox, smoke was gone at about 7.45pm, its warm tonight.

The streets of Grenoside are littered with burnt paper !! The burnt paper raining down at about 7.15 is what alerted us to the fire.

I must say, I do feel that Look North have this site bookmarked! Their coverage of Sheffield recently has been immense. (Maybe not as much for some, but I've certainly noticed an increase in Sheffield related stories). I hold SF to high acclaim with regard to this!!!!

No windows open in Grenoside tonight!! The stench of smoke is heavy in the air and fine white ash particles are falling like snow at the moment!! :gag:

I must say, I do feel that Look North have this site bookmarked! Their coverage of Sheffield recently has been immense. (Maybe not as much for some, but I've certainly noticed an increase in Sheffield related stories). I hold SF to high acclaim with regard to this!!!!

Ofcourse! :D

don't panic, its just our lass has burnt the tea again.:hihi: :hihi:

Mod note:

foo_fighter, let's play nice eh? I've deleted his nasty comment and the follow-ups in case anyone's wondering.

I've also deleted a comment that was potentially libellous, so let's not have any of those either please.

Thanks.

We walked the dogs right down claywheels lane while it was happening, got a close as safely possible then walked up the hill to back hedge at fox hill and had a lovely view, dogs we knackered after there long walk!

Mod note:

foo_fighter, let's play nice eh? I've deleted his nasty comment and the follow-ups in case anyone's wondering.

I've also deleted a comment that was potentially libellous, so let's not have any of those either please.

Thanks.

I can guess what the potentially libellous comment was! The first thought that enters many heads when there’s a fire.

What exciting lives you lead in Sheffield! And just before Emmerdale too! In case you missed it, nothing much happened — again! And if you also missed EastEnders it ended with Billy’s new wife giving birth and mentioning the fact that her baby was ‘perfect’ — which means it won’t be, but she doesn’t know that yet. I’ve a feeling that her life with her new daughter is going to be an interesting story with the usual “if you’ve been affected by this story-line etc.” at the end of each forthcoming episode.

Not sure where it is, but it is the same perspective as fletchers from this angle. (Dryden Road, Parson Cross)

Aaron

I'm on Dryden too, small world lol

I've received the following confirmation opf the fire incident from Fire & Rescue Service at 07.46 today...

DATE: 05/09/06

TIME : 18:55

ADDRESS :UNION CARBIDE, CLAYWHEELS LANE, WADSLEY BRIDGE, SHEFFIELD

INCIDENT DESCRIPTION : DERELICT FACTORY INVOLVED IN FIRE, 8 PUMPS PLUS AERIAL LADDER PLATFORM PLUS INCIDENT SUPPORT UNIT AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT

i was def the derelict factory by winn gardens, my mum rang the fire brigade!

It was still smoking this morning when I took little un to school.

The Star (http://www.sheffieldtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=1744926) have caught up quite quickly :)

Warehouse destroyed in inferno

MORE than 40 firefighters from across South Yorkshire tackled a huge blaze at a Sheffield warehouse last night after the building went up in flames.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing three loud explosions as a huge plume of thick black smoke billowed from the former Union Carbide Factory on Claywheels Lane, Wadsley Bridge.

A full investigation into the cause of the blaze was continuing this morning - and arson is not being ruled out. The warehouse is less than half a mile from Fletchers bakery which was ravaged by a huge fire in July. Flames leapt high into the air and could be seen licking at the building from city centre offices three miles away.

At its height the blaze was tackled by eight fire crews from stations in Sheffield and Rotherham.

Tony Meade, from Central Fire Station, who was in charge of tackling the flames, said "When crews arrived explosions were heard and roller shutter doors had bowed out caused by cylinders exploding against them.

"There was a problem with asbestos in the roof and walls because of the age of the building. The initial clouds of smoke could have caused health problems for local residents but fortunately by the time they reached nearby homes, the clouds had dispersed.

Steve Pashley, from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "When we arrived it was well alight and residents had reported hearing loud explosions coming from the building. We believe that there may have been acetylene cylinders inside."

Mr Pashley said fire crews tackled the blaze from the outside the building and had not entered the warehouse.
Two pumps were still at the scene this morning monitoring the smouldering building

A little bit by the Beeb.... HERE (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/5318370.stm)


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:o my son! Nah he's far to sensible. Claywheels lane is an area of dereliction and uncannily enough in my letter of support for the project to develop it I said that to say no would resign the site to a further 20yrs of dereliction including burnt out cars ect!

Okay so I wasn't thinking as big as a huge factory fire but thats what happens when a huge industrial wasteland is left to its own devices. There have been fires on that site regularly, though not to the extent of yesterday.

Knock it down and go with the development plans, before we have another warning from the fire brigade to stay in our homes. Two totally un related incidents on the same industrial estate in a couple of months. I'd take some nice little houses any day. :rant:

(no it wasn't me)

Where was that photo taken from please?
:wave: Photo was taken from my window near top of Myrtle Road, Arbourthorne/Heeley.

:wave: Photo was taken from my window near top of Myrtle Road, Arbourthorne/Heeley.

Ah right, it looked like it was taken from the playing fields on Eastern Avenue, good shot! :thumbsup:

(no it wasn't me)
You sure Fox :hihi: