Serious flat fire with persons reported at Brewery Wharfe, Leeds

The fire at Regent's Quay Leeds was attended by 8 pumps and supporting appliances. The attendance was to a flat fire with persons reported trapped at the block of flats on Bowman Lane. The fire started on the second floor and quickly spread to upper floors through the ducting. 

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The cause of the fire has been established as a candle with the fire spreading to the lobby of the building. Fire crews rescued 2 people from the flats and another three were treated for the effects of smoke. A fleet of ambulances attended due to the severity of the incident. 

Crews wore breathing apparatus sets to enable them to enter the building primarily to search and also extinguish the fire. 

Once the search was completed the fire service were happy that no persons were left in the property. Picture showing the severity of the fire can be seen in this image taken from the back of the building

Appliances from Leeds, Hunslet, Moortown, Morley, Rawdon, Rothwell, Killingbeck, Stanningley, Bradford and Fairweather Green attended.

Fire at the Pakistani Community Centre,Harehills, Leeds

Fire crews from the Leeds district have been dealing with a fire this evening at the Pakistani Community Centre on Conway Road, Ashton Road, Harehills. The building which was empty at the time was well alight when crews arrived on the scene.

                                      Video clip from the scene 

Six pumps and the Aerial appliance from Leeds attended to control the blaze. Roads around the site were closed off and nearby residents gathered to watch. 

Hand held jets and ground monitors were used along with a jet from the ALP. The building was enclosed inside a yard and posed no threat to those outside the fireground area.






















The fire was quickly brought under control and the adjoining building was mainly unaffected by the fire. Crews are now in the process of damping down and making the scene safe. Fire investigations will take place to establish the cause of the fire.

Appliances from Leeds, Killingbeck, Hunslet, with supporting crews attended.

News from West Yorkshire Police : At 8:40pm today, police were contacted by the fire service who were attending a fire at the Pakistani Community Centre, in Conway Road, Harehills.

Officers attended to assist with road closures and to support firefighters who quickly brought the fire under control.

The centre was unoccupied at the time of the incident and no-one was injured. It was not necessary for nearby properties to be evacuated.

Chief Inspector Fran Naughton, of Leeds District, said: "We would like to reassure people that the situation is now under control and the fire service are damping down at the scene. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the fire service with the support of the police but it is too early to say whether the cause is suspicious.


"We are liaising with the centre's management and we will continue to do all we can to minimise any disruption to the local community."

Update !! Three youths arrested following Major Ten Pump Blaze in Bramley, Leeds

Three Youths have been arrested overnight by West Yorkshire police in connection with last nights fire. All three are currently in custody. They have not been named but all are believed to live in the Bramley area.

Investigations are still continuing and last reports from West Yorkshire Fire Service state that the Incident has been down scaled to two pumps and one aerial appliance maintaining control of the fire whilst reducing impact to the local community. The crews are fighting the fire from a safe distance due to the unsafe structure.

Fire investigators are working alongside partners to establish the cause of a fire at Waterloo Lane in Bramley, Leeds.

• Latest traffic situation: Waterloo Lane in Bramley is closed in both directions between the A657 Upper Town Street junction and the Broad Lane junction. A diversion is in operation.

• Raynville Road between Outgang Lane and Waterloo Way is also affected.


• Bus services 85, 87 and 91 are being diverted via Broad Lane and Town Street.

Fire crews were called at around 8:40 pm last night (30/05/2016) to reports of a large building on fire at Bramley, Leeds with numerous calls being received from members of the public. The incident behind Bramley shopping centre, was a single storey empty warehouse property and was well alight when the first crews arrived from Leeds and Stanningley.

Bradford CARP in action at the scene

This incident became a MP x 10 and Aerials 2 and water was needed quickly to surround the fire and prevent it spreading to surrounding exposure risks. Crowds gathered around the area as more fire appliances arrived at the scene. Roads surrounding the area soon became gridlocked and police were brought in to try and deal with the problem as fire appliances were struggling as well to reach the incident.

Building roof well alight

Road closures are currently in place in Waterloo Lane, Town Street in Bramley, Broad Lane and Raynville Road. These are likely to remain in place overnight to allow the fire service to tackle the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known and no injuries have been reported. There have not yet been any evacuations of nearby properties, although these may be required as the situation develops. 
Detective Inspector Phil Jackson, of Leeds District CID, said: "At this time the safety of all those involved is paramount.

Cookridge crews and officers at the front of the building

At it’s height 10 pumps and two aerial appliances were in attendance at the incident along with support units.  Stations attending throughout the incident include: Stanningley, Leeds, Cookridge, Rawdon, Bradford, Moortown, Hunslet, Fairweather Green, Killingbeck, Odsal, Shipley, Halifax, Morley, Ossett, Pontefract, Huddersfield, Bingley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, Garforth, Illingworth, Wakefield and specialist officers from across the brigade.. Hose layer appliances were used to ensure a good supply of water was sent to the fireground.

An aerial view of the Incident has been sent to Grahams Fire page from a site member.  From this view you can see the full extent of the fire and size of the building that fire crews had to deal with.

Aerial shot sent in by twitter user exclusive to the page

Damping down is now underway with crews using Ground Monitors and Aerial jets. The fire has been fought defensively as the building was too unsafe for crews to enter.

WYFRS information : Due to a large building fire ongoing at Waterloo Lane, Bramley, please be aware, if you live in the New Farnley, Churwell or Gildersome and surrounding areas, please keep your doors & windows closed due to large amounts of smoke in the atmosphere at the moment. Once the fire is out investigations will be made to try and find the cause of the fire.

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Made in Leeds Video from the scene

Leeds Building fire within flooded area hampers crews.

The main problems were on Kirkstall Road, Leeds where a number of businesses were flooded, and around The Calls in the city centre. With water levels rising across West Yorkshire, by the time the River Aire burst its banks in the late afternoon, contingency plans had already been taken in Leeds.

Ten extra rescue boats had been summoned from other fire and rescue services, along with an additional 50 personnel to join the 50 already deployed by the West Yorkshire brigade.

ACO Walton, who oversaw rescue efforts, said: “It’s what I would describe as an extraordinary and unprecedented level of demand, the likes of which we have not seen for many years.”

This along with a building fire within the flooded areas of Kirkstall road causing problems due to difficult access. Five pumps attended the incident along with a Logistics support unit from Odsal.
The fire was in a vehicle workshop with 2 cars alight inside the building. All this unfolded as images were being taken of the flooded area around Kirkstall viaduct near Willow Road.

Fire crews had to wear dry suits to access the incident due to the flood water. From over the road you could hear the crews trying to gain access to the buildings and check for the fire. Burglar alarms could be heard as each new property was accessed. Crews used 1 small jet and 1 Large jet to deal with the fire. Appliances from Leeds, Hunslet, Odsal, Huddersfield, Fairweather Green and Cookridge attended. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the building, which took around 2 Hours to extinguish

Many strange items passed by as the flooded river Aire collected various items along it's way. A three seater sofa, Wheelie bins, Garden sheds, rubbish sacks and finally three men in a boat. These were students floating by in an inflatable, bystanders cheered as the craft went passed. There was a strong smell of diesel fuel as the Shell petrol station had also been flooded.

This image shows an overview of the location with the building 
(Volvo workshops) fire and the flooded are surrounding the scene.

Scrap Metal Recycling plant fire in Cross Green Leeds

Leeds and Hunslet fire crews were called to the fire at Knowsthorpe Way, Cross Green, Leeds at 12:45hrs today. The fire was visible for miles around Leeds due to the large amount of smoke given off. Appliances were backed up by further appliances from Killingbeck to make this a five pump fire.

The area involved, 20m x 20m was surrounded by fire crews using 3 ground monitors and 2 Hand held jets. 

A mechanical grabber was used to move away metal waste around the site for access and enable firefighters to access the fire.

Knowsthorpe way has since been closed whilst crews deal with the incident which is likely to be a protracted job due to its nature.

As this incident was a MP x 5 the Brigades new Command Unit Lite attended the incident. This unit is based at Fairweather Green fire station in the Bradford District.

Appliances attended from Hunslet(2), Leeds (1), Killingbeck (2) and Command Unit and Welfare Unit from Fairweather Green.

Vacant Building Fire on Armley Road in Leeds

This was the scene on Armley Road in Leeds this afternoon as fire crews from Leeds (2), Stanningley and Hunslet dealt with a vacant building fire. The call was received at around 3.45pm  when smoke could be seen rising from the vents on the roof of the property. Once water supplies were established the fire was quickly brought under control. Crews used 2 Large jets and 2 Breathing apparatus sets along with Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fans. The outward bound carriageway from Leeds towards Stanningley was closed for a while by the Police while the incident was dealt with. The road has since been re opened.

Tyres on Fire, Leeds Road, Bradford. Homes evacuated.

Cannabis factory causes Royal Pub Blaze in Armley Leeds

Fire crews were called to the Royal Public House in Town Street, Armley, last night just after 10pm (10/06/2015). This was a building fire involving the attic of the pub. Drinkers were evacuated as firefighters tackle the fire.

Fire crews attended from Leeds, Hunslet, Stanningley and Stanks fire stations, making this a 4 pump incident, with an extra appliance being required for breathing apparatus wearers. In total 1 large jet, 2 Hosereel jets, 4  Breathing apparatus sets and a the Aerial appliance from leeds were used.

Surrounding roads were closed whilst the fire was dealt with, parts of which were still sealed off this morning as Police and Fire investigators examined the scene. It has been revealed that a cannabis farm in the attic was the cause of the fire with it's electrical system being the centre of the investigation.

No one has been injured in the fire.

Industrial Unit blaze in Tong Road, Wortley ,Leeds, overnight.

The Fire at Swallow Hill Mills on Tong road was dealt with by over 40 Firefighters which started during the early hours of this morning (10/05/2015). The Units mainly used as offices involved in fire reached reported temperatures of 900 degrees celsius. 

Fire crews remain damping down

Crews from Leeds, Stanningley, Hunslet, Batley and surrounding areas were required. The fire was so hot that some of the internal beams have been seriously affected, so much that there are concerns about the safety of the structure. Fire crews who were inside the building had to be withdrawn due to safety issues surrounding the structure

Swallow Hill Mills fire investigation work being carried out

The fire which was first reported at around 04:00 am this morning was reported to be under control by 07:30. Structural engineers will examine the building and at present the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Man charged with Leeds Majestic Building Fire

Resulting from Tuesday nights fire which destroyed the domed roof of the 1921 grade II-listed building in City Square, Stuart James Jefferson appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday 02.10.2014) after being charged with arson at the Majestic building in Leeds on the night of the 30th September.
During the ten-minute hearing the 32-year-old, who gave his address as Broadlea Street in Bramley, Leeds, pleaded not guilty.
District Judge Roy Anderson gave him unconditional bail, but the prosecution then immediately appealed the decision. A crown court judge must now decide within 48 hours whether to grant Mr. Jefferson bail.The case will be dealt with at the Crown Court, where the first hearing is due to take place on October 16th.





Further traffic disruptions have taken place today as the remnants of the roof are made safe. Despite the extensive damage, it is believed the building itself is structurally sound and could be restored.

Major Leeds Blaze at Majestyk Nightclub City Square. Update Man Arrested !!!

Firefighters from across West Yorkshire were called to the scene of the fire at the two-storey building at the junction of Wellington Street and Quebec Street in City Square. The alarm was raised around 7.20pm. when plumes of grey smoke could be seen emitting from the roof of the building and from a first floor window facing out onto Wellington Street

Quebec street looking from City Square

 West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service could not comment about the cause of the fire but it did confirm that the blaze had initially involved about ten per cent of the first floor of the building.

Early signs of fire spreading

The initial fire was believed to have been under control but gradually worsened as time went on. The Initial attendance of 2 pumps Leeds and ALP with 2 pumps from Hunslet was soon made up to Ten Pumps and Three Aerial appliances.

Water Tank being used

Water was obtained from hydrants around the City area along with supplies from a Water Tank situated under City Square.

Overall view of the roof now well alight

From the time of the incident being reported , five hours later the roof was still alight with ground monitors and Aerial appliances being used.

Aerial Ladder Platform in use

The whole area around the building was closed off, allowing room for the extra fire engines. The highways in the immediate vicinity of the building were then closed and pedestrians moved from the close proximity of the fire by the Police.

Crews surround the fire using 3 Aerial appliances and Ground monitors

A 32-year-old man was arrested last night after witnesses reported seeing a man acting suspiciously in the area. He remains in custody at this time.
The fire was reported at about 7.20pm last night and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area in the time leading up to the fire to contact us.”
West Yorkshire Police say road closures and diversions remain in place around City Square and police officers are in the area to assist with management of the scene.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log 1363 of September 30 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Update !! Fire at former St.Michaels College, Leeds

Fire crews from around the Leeds district attended the old college site on St. Johns Rd. Woodhouse in Leeds at around 8.20pm yesterday 26/05/2014.

Firefighters in action at the scene

The top two floors of the property were well alight when the first crews arrived. There was smoke logging to many other parts of the building. Breathing apparatus teams were deployed inside to ventilate.

Leeds Aerial Ladder Platform in use

Crews mainly used water from the Aerial appliance from Leeds to tackle the flames. People living near the old college site said flames were pouring from the upper floors.

Breathing apparatus wearers enter the building

The fire could be seen across Leeds as the flames turned to clouds of smoke. Fire crews are still damping down at the scene where Police closed the road to traffic.

Fire appliances from Leeds,Stanningley,Hunslet and Gipton attended.

Leeds council planning chiefs had turned down plans for a £40m scheme to revamp the building earlier this month.
The plans would have also seen the original 1908 college building preserved as part of a mixed scheme for apartments and student flats but there were fears that the apartments would be too small.