Emergency services are responding to two separate wildfires that have broken out in the Grimethorpe area near Barnsley. Eight firefighting crews are battling one blaze off Park Spring Road adjacent to Grimethorpe Nature Reserve, whilst a second fire off Springvale Road is being tackled by six crews. The significant smoke generated by both incidents has caused authorities to close the A6195 road in both directions between Grimethorpe Colliery Roundabout and Houghton Main Colliery Roundabout. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and Police have issued guidance for nearby residents to keep doors and windows shut to protect against smoke exposure whilst containment efforts continue.