Huge blaze at Tata Steel plant in UK

A Tata Steel spokesperson said the fire had broken out as part of the steel making process. "The men are well trained in reacting to these situations and the response was very good and people were safe," he said.

"The fire is now contained and the emergency services are leaving the site and we are assessing the damage and the clean-up operations that need to occur," the spokesperson said. People living in the area were advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the amount of smoke in the area.

South Yorkshire Fire said the blaze broke out about 01:00 am (local time) but has now been contained.