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Major Industrial Fire on Leeds Road in Huddersfield Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters deployed 15 engines with two aerial platforms to fight the blaze.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed an industrial fire on Leeds Road in Huddersfield.
  • Crews are at the scene urging people to avoid the area as operations continue.
  • Fifteen fire engines with two aerial units are tackling the blaze, according to officials.
  • West Yorkshire Police evacuated nearby homes after reports of loud bangs and concerns about hazardous smoke.
  • Leeds Road is closed in both directions between Stocks Bank Road and Far Common Road, and residents reported power cuts with some still unable to return home.