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 Fire crews who were inside the building had to be withdrawn due to safety issues surrounding the structure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.

More images from the scene: https://twitter.com/GloryWhites/status/597413714325680128/photo/1

Breaking!! Large blaze at Yorkshire Martyrs School, Bradford

Yorkshire Martyrs school on Westgate Hill Street in Bradford was involved in a fire this afternoon (21/03/2015). Fire crews were called just before 3.45pm today to reports of the disused school premise being alight.

Bradford Carp in use at the School

The building involved is part of a larger school complex and was 100% involved when crews arrived. Firefighters managed to confine the fire to the 2 storey building of origin. 

Aerial  monitor in Use

Crews used 4 Large jets, 1 Aerial jet and 6 Breathing apparatus sets. Positive Pressure fans were also used to assist in clearing smoke from the property. Traffic problems developed as more appliances arrived at the scene and hoses were placed across the main A650 road to supply water to the fireground.

Roads congested due to the fire

The area around the location of the school was shrouded in smoke from the fire.

Heavy smoke coming from the school building

This incident was a MP x 8 incident with appliances attending from as far away as Castleford and Leeds. Those stations known to have attended are Bradford, Idle, Odsal, Cleckheaton, Morley, Leeds, Stanningley, Fairweather Green, Castleford, Gipton and Batley. Around 70 firefighters were deployed to the incident including support crews and officers. 

Damping down may take fire crews through the night with fire investigation being carried out in daylight hours.