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Large fire in the open - Castleford

Time
8.15pm
Date
13 May 2024
Type
Outdoor fire
Location
St.Andrews Road, Castleford
Description:

20:17 Initial crews mobilised to a developing fire in the Castleford area.

20:35 After identification of the best access, crews requested a 2nd fire engine to assist with access and water supplies.

21:00 Fire estimated to be 20m x 15m - 2 large jets in use and 2 more fire engines requested to assist.

21:45 5 Large Jets being used to extinguish fire and protect further firespread.

22:20 Firefighting and damping down still underway.

23:30 All crews leaving the scene and incident closed.