Sheffield fire LIVE: Blaze erupts in city centre as thick smoke seen for miles

Sheffield fire LIVE: Blaze erupts in city centre as thick smoke seen for milesResidents and businesses have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments live By Paul Withers, Brand Content Editor 14:01, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 14:03, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Thick, black smoke is billowing from a building in Sheffield city centre (Image: FACEBOOK)A huge fire has erupted in Sheffield city centre, with thick smoke seen for miles, with the public urged to avoid the area and take additional precautions. Firefighters are in attendance at a blaze on Garden Street.The cause of the fire is unknown and there are no confirmed reports of any injuries at this stage, although motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area. The fiore service said in a statement: "Firefighters are currently in attendance at a fire on Garden Street, Sheffield. Anyone living or working nearby should keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area. Please avoid the area while crews work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTTHIS IS A LIVE BLOG. fOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy