Two fire engines from Cookridge and Leeds Stations were mobilised to a road traffic collision involving one car. Due to the car reported to be on its roof our Technical Rescue Unit and Support Crew were also mobilised from Spen Valley Fire Station. A total of three casualties were found to be out of vehicle on arrival, and a further casualty was mechanically trapped and extricated by Firefighters on scene. All casualties were treated by Yorkshire Ambulance Service and transported to hospital.
Firefighters were mobilised to a kitchen fire in a flat on the 22nd floor of a highrise building. One breathing apparatus and one hose reel were used to extinguish the fire, and ventilation was carried to clear the smoke from the property.
Two fire engines from Leeds attended
One fire engine from Hunslet attended
Two fire engines from Killingbeck attended
One aerial appliance from Wakefield was mobilised and was returned prior to arrival on scene
Two fire engines from Killingbeck responded to derelict building fire and on arrival crews requested a further fire engine. The fire was confirmed to be on the first floor of a two-storey derelict building measuring approximately 25m x 10m. 4 Firefighters in breathing apparatus and 1 large jet were used to extinguish the fire.
Scrap yard building fire, Make pumps 7 and Aerials 1
Crews are dealing with a large fire in the BD5 area - they are requesting that people avoid the area if possible and those that live nearby to close all their windows and doors to stop smoke entering their property.
1 car into building. 1 person trapped in vehicle and 2 self released prior to arrival. Extrication carried out by fire service personnel and casualty transferred to hospital by ambulance.
2 appliances from Dewsbury attended.
We currently have four crews, plus partner agencies including Network Rail and West Yorkshire Police at the scene of a scrapyard fire on Station Yard in Dewsbury. Approximately 10 cars are on fire.
We are asking all local residents to keep doors and windows closed due to a large plume of smoke.
Further updates will follow.
Firefighters are currently dealing with a derelict building fire in the Barkerend Road area of Bradford.
Crews from four stations are using large jets, breathing apparatus and hose reels to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters are currently dealing with a wildfire in the Cold Edge Road area of Halifax.
Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed and avoid the area where possible for safety.
Five appliances are in attendance and specialist wildfire equipment is in use.