Six Pump Building Fire in Bradford closes Rail Lines

Smoke once again seen across the city as a fire developed at Mangla Motors on Edward Street, Bradford. Initial attending crews from Bradford required assistance as the garage premise had become 100% involved in fire. 

This building fire became a MP x 6 incident and the Logistics Support Vehicle from Odsal also attended.

To assist with traffic management Police closed off nearby roads as fire crews continued to tackle the blaze. All persons were accounted for at the garage.

Firefighters used 3 Large jets, 2 Ground monitors and 4 Breathing apparatus sets. This was a single storey garage measuring about 20m x 40m in size. The area was cordoned off and during the fire gas cylinders could be heard gassing off within the building. Nearby property's were evacuated  

This was a very severe fire and contained to the site of origin. Parts to the rear of the building collapsed onto the railway lines to Exchange Station causing delays and train disruption. 

Fire investigation teams have examined the site and it is thought that today's fire was caused by accidental ignition of petrol vapors within the garage workshop.

The building is at present undergoing demolition.