Building fire, make pumps 4. Fire on 1st floor approx 10% involved in fire.  Fire spread to roof void. Crews used 6 breathing apparatus and 3 hose reels to extinguish the fire and spent the night damping down the scene. Fire Investigation officer also attended.

Reports of building fire, incident was made up to five fire engines and one aerial ladder platform. 

Crews using 2 breathing apparatus, 1 hose reel and aerial in one sector and 4 breathing apparatus and one hose reel in another sector.

Crews are working hard to contain the fire at this incident supported by police and paramedics.  Drivers are advised to avoid this area due to this ongoing incident.

 

06/01/25 - 05:15 

Crews still in attendance at this incident - 4 Fire appliances, 1 Aerial ladder platform, High Volume pump in use. 

Road closures still in place around the area, primarily affecting Knowsthorpe Gate

 

Update 2:

Date: 05/01/2025 - 17:39

High Volume Pump remains in attendance applying water to the incident.

x4 Fire appliances, x2 Aerial Ladder Appliances.

Road closures are in place, primarily affecting Knowsthorpe Gate.

Please plan ahead and check your route before you travel.

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This was 4 flats involved in fire. The fire was dealt with using 6 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reels and positive pressure ventilation fan. 1 casualty self rescued from the property and was treated on scene by fire crews and Yorkshire Ambulance Service. 

Firefighters from Huddersfield responded to a road traffic collision involving one car which had come approximately 20 metres off the road.  One male casualty with multiple injuries was extricated by firefighters using specialist spreading equipment and then handed over into the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service.