‘Raging’ inferno lights up night sky over Bradford: Dozens of fire fighters tackle blaze at ‘business in old mill’ in city centre
- Firefighters are tackling blaze on Legrams Lane near University of Bradford
- Residents are being urged to shut their doors and windows due to smoke
- It is not yet known if there have been any injuries as a result of the blaze
A huge fire has broken out in Bradford as witnesses claim it may have spread to neighbouring buildings as multiple fire engines fight the blaze.
Firefighters were called out to the blaze, which is thought to be at a former mill complex on Legrams Lane near the University of Bradford, at around 2.45am. It is not yet known if there have been any injuries.
Residents are being urged to shut their doors and windows due to smoke as the fire rages, with 18 fire engines currently at the scene.
A huge fire has broken out in Bradford as witnesses claim it may have spread to neighbouring buildings as multiple fire engines fight the blaze
Firefighters were called out to the blaze, which is thought to be at a former mill complex on Legrams Lane near the University of Bradford, at around 2.45am
It is not yet known if there have been any injuries
A huge fire has broken out in Bradford as witnesses claim it may have spread to neighbouring buildings as multiple fire engines fight the blaze
Firefighters were called out to the massive fire, which is thought to be at a former mill complex on Legrams Lane near the University of Bradford, at around 2.45am
Residents are being urged to shut their doors and windows due to smoke as the blaze rages, with 18 fire engines currently at the scene
Photos and video posted on social media today show enormous plumes of black smoke rising into the sky and billowing over the city.
One eyewitness said multiple fire engines were on the scene after local residents were woken up to the blare of sirens at around 2.45am.
More pumps from out of the area were also said to be rushing to the scene.
In a statement published to its website, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service urged people living nearby to shut their doors and windows.
One eyewitness said multiple fire engines were on the scene after local residents were woken up to the blare of sirens at around 2.45am
Photos and video posted on social media today show enormous plumes of black smoke rising into the sky and billowing over the city
The service said: ‘Firefighters from across the Service are currently tackling a large building fire in the Legrams Lane area of Bradford. Our Control Room received the first emergency call to this incident at 02.44 hrs.
‘In total 18 pumps (fire engines) and four aerial appliances are currently in attendance at this incident and are working alongside emergency service partners.
‘Local residents living in the Shearbridge area of Bradford are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to large plumes of smoke in the area.’
Sulayman Mahmood, a local resident on the scene, said the fire was ‘raging in an area of at least 12m long.’ He added that the fire seems ‘to be under control as they don’t seem to have started to evacuate other residents nearby.’