Dozens of firefighters tackle Bradford mill fire
More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a large mill fire in Bradford.
Crews from across West Yorkshire were called to the blaze in the disused four-storey building on Great Horton Road, officers said.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 10 appliances were at the scene on Tuesday evening along with two aerial platforms.
Our crews are attending a fire at a disused mill on Gt Horton Rd in Bradford. 10 crews from across WY are at scene along with 2 aerial appliances. If in area and affected by smoke please close doors/windows as a precaution pic.twitter.com/QFsCaEJ4sL
— West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WYFRS) March 19, 2019
A spokesman said on Twitter: “If in area and affected by smoke please close doors/windows as a precaution.”
Witnesses reported seeing flames pouring from the roof of the building and smoke visible from a large part of the Bradford district.