Just after 2:40am we received reports of a fire inside a commercial building on Bradford Road, Batley. 

On arrival, fire crews escalated the incident to six crews and two aerial appliances, and then further increased to ten crews.  Fire crews are currently using three large jets, two aerial appliances, two hose reels and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze.

Crews are currently in attendance at a building fire on Undercliffe Road. This is a disused building involved and incident is being attended by 5 pumps and 1 aerial along with supporting resources. Crews are currently using 5 jets and 1 hose reel. Further updates to follow

Large waste fire approx. 20m x 30m. Exposure to 1 side. Plant machinery in use to make fire break.

8 fire appliances, 1 aerial appliance and specialist units from across the brigade are in attendance at this incident.

Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.