Fire crews tackle Sheffield plastics factory blaze 14 July 2013 Last updated at 18:40 Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a plastics factory in Sheffield. Ten fire appliances and about 50 firefighters are at the scene on Foley Street, in the Attercliffe area of the city after being called at 14:30 BST. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said early reports were the fire initially involved nearby refuse and spread to the factory. There are no reports of any casualties but a large plume of smoke has spread across the local area. The fire service said about 20 tonnes of plastic was involved. It has advised people living and working near the area to go indoors and keep their windows closed.