Firefighters search burning building in Sheffield for more casualties
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Crews were alerted to the blaze in Milan’s pizza takeaway on Chesterfield Road, Heeley, at around 10.30am and found the shop and flats above well alight.
Smoke billowed across the city as crews doused the flames with water.
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Paramedics and police officers also raced to the scene and an air ambulance was scrambled.
One casualty was ‘brought out’ of the burning building and taken to hospital.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "Seven fire engines and a turntable ladder are responding to a serious fire involving premises on Chesterfield Road in Sheffield.
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“Fire crews are searching the premises for further casualties.”