Fire crews are in attendance following four large haystacks catching fire in open countryside. Five pumps were called to Hall Farm Road, in Swillington. In attendance were pumps and crews from Castleford, Hunslet, Rothwell and two from Killingbeck stations following the initial call out. This has now been reduced to three engines, as crews remain on site damping down. Crews have said there is no danger to local residents, but have advised people to close doors and windows, should they smell the smoke. There are no road closures and no danger to lives.
Building fire reported - Crews currently in attendance - on arrival crews make pumps 10.
Persons reported in building.
Fire in a mechanics diagnostic garage. Building approximately 100m x 20m 10% involved in fire. 1 large jet, 3 hose reels and 4 breathing apparatus used to extinguish the fire.
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.
5 fire appliances are in attendance at a 2 storey derelict building. 100% involved in fire.
3 jets and 1 ground monitor in use.
Residents of Northgate Lodge, Pontefract are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
23:12 - Update
Damping down continues.
The incident has now been reduced further to 3 fire appliances.
22:27 - Update
Damping down in progress. Fire now out.
The incident has been scaled back to 6 fire appliances. We will remain on scene throughout the night.
19:53 - Initial call
Two storey building. Single storey extension 30m x 15m 100% involved in fire.