Lone woman flees burning building in Wombwell

The lone lady had fled the burning Park Street flat when firefighters arrived shortly before midnight.

Two crews from Cudworth and Dearne fire stations wore breathing apparatus and used a hose reel to put out the blaze, leaving the scene at around 12.45am.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have issued advice on how to prevent candles from causing fire in the home.

A spokesman said: “We advise householders to keep candles away from curtains and not to leave them unattended in an unoccupied room.

“Candles should be in secure holders which will not fall over — tea lights should be in holders or on a heat-resistant surface.

“When no longer needed both should be completely extinguished and not left smouldering.”

For more information on preventing fires at home visit www.syfire.gov.uk/safeathome.