Flat Fire - Birstall, Batley
Time
11.03pm
Date
26 June 2025
Type
Property fire
Location
Wesley Close, Birstall, Batley
Description:
Firefighters from Dewsbury and Spen Valley Fire Stations responded to the report of a flat fire. The fire involved a chip pan in the kitchen of a ground floor flat causing heavy smoke damage. Firefighters used 2 breathing apparatus and 1 hose reel to extinguish the fire and a high-pressure ventilation fan to clear the smoke. Smoke detectors were fitted and alerted the occupants.