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Sunday, 21 June 2015

Fire Crews called to derelict Southgate building in Elland.

Crews from Halifax and Raistrick attended the fire at 03:55am this morning (21/06/2015). When crews arrived flames were coming through the roof of the 2 storey derelict building.

Halifax CARP in use at the scene off Westgate in Elland

The fire was in the former Tom Chambers Ltd. premises on Church Street / Westgate in the town. Fire crews used an aerial appliance to reach the roof of the property whilst crews went inside to deal with the fire. A fire investigation into the cause has been started.

Raistrick appliance at the front of the property

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire Service said that the fire had caused some structural damage to the building. Crews left the scene at around 11:00am after damping down hot spots in the roof area.