A fire broke out at a supermarket petrol station, injuring one person and forcing the evacuation of a nearby supermarket. Emergency services scrambled to the Morrisons petrol station in York Road, Doncaster, following reports of a vehicle on fire.<\/p>\n
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.23am this morning (9 August) to assist the fire service following a report of a vehicle on fire at a petrol station in York Road, Doncaster. “A road closure was put in place, with the petrol station and a nearby supermarket temporarily evacuated to ensure people’s safety.<\/p>\n
“The fire has since been extinguished, with all roads reopened and all evacuations lifted. “One person has been taken to hospital with a minor injury.”<\/p>\n
Black smoke was seen filling the sky as shocked bystanders watched on. Motorists were seen in footage hanging back as plumes of smoke billowed upwards.<\/p>\n
People were advised to avoid the area as the blaze raged in South Yorkshire, reports The Sun.<\/p>\n
Images and footage from the scene show police sealing off the road leading to the petrol station. All roads have now reopened and evacuations have been lifted, according to reports.<\/p>\n
South Yorkshire Police have since confirmed that the fire has been extinguished.<\/p>\n