The fire broke out shortly after 11.30am today (21/05/14) as smoke was seen billowing from the roof of the block of flats on Chain Street, Bradford. Fire police and ambulance crews responded to the scene.
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| Firefighters enter the top floor flat |
The fire was severe and crews on the initial attendance requested more appliances for the use of Breathing apparatus. The incident was increased to a MP x 5 for the provision of this equipment
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| Front of Chain Street setting into a hydrant |
Crews were rapidly deployed to tackle the fire which was in a top floor flat of the two storey building.
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Female adult and a child were treated by ambulance service, with at least one of those being taken to Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation
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| Crews use a 135 ladder to access the roof from the rear |
The cause of the fire is as yet unknown and fire investigators with police are in attendance.
Appliances form Bradford (2), Fairweather Green, Odsal and Halifax attended
