Serious Collision closes M606 Northbound in Bradford morning rush-hour

A Major collision on the M606 this morning brought traffic to a standstill. Fire crews along with Ambulance and Police were called to the scene this morning at around 07:15 (17/04/2015). The crash involved 4 vehicles with most casualties being walking wounded. 

One of the vehicles came to rest on the hard shoulder

The carriageway was littered with debris after the crash and the fire service used their appliances to seal off the road until the Police arrived.

Other vehicles still in carriageway 

One woman suffered head injuries and was taken to Leeds general infirmary whilst another casualty was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for a check up.

Fire crews make the vehicle safe

Fire crews made the scene safe and police took over at the scene. The carriageway remained closed for 2 hours until the scene could be cleared and lanes opened. The road was fully open again by 10:15am.

Severe damage to one of the vehicles a Citroen C3

Fire crews from Bradford, Odsal and Cleckheaton with the Major Rescue Unit were mobilised to this incident. As part of the investigation into the collision Police would like anyone with information about it to contact them on the Police 101 number

Suspected Arson at Severe house fire in Great Horton, Bradford

Fire crews were called to Permberton Drive in Great Horton area of Bradford last night at 22:23hrs (07/04/2015) to a house fire. On arrival the fire crews were faced with a serious developing fire which was likely to spread to adjoining properties.

Bradford and Odsal Crews quickly got to work with the the assistance of an appliance from Fairweather Green. Families from adjoining properties were evacuated whilst the fire was dealt with the blaze.

Reports now suggest that the fire could be an arson attack on the premises. Crews used four Large jets, one hosereel jet, four Breathing apparatus sets, Positive pressure ventilation fans and the aerial appliance from Bradford (CARP).

Crowds of local people gathered to watch the incident unfold. Fire investigations are still ongoing and damping down is likely to continue today

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Man dies in Wibsey house fire, Bradford

An elderly man has died in a sever house fire at his Wibsey home. At 5.31pm yesterday (Sunday 05/04/2015)  fire  crews were called to the scene in Croft Street just of the High Street in Wibsey.

Local people who saw the fire, rushed to try and enter the house from the rear of the property but were beaten back by flames. When fire crews arrived the ground floor of the house was well alight. 

Fire crews were soon able to enter the house and found the 68 year old man inside. Police report that an investigation into the fire has started but at this stage does not appear suspicious. The fire has left the local neighborhood in shock.
Appliances from Bradford and Odsal attended the scene along with Police and the Ambulance service. High Street was closed off for a time whilst the incident was dealt with.

Building Fire in Dewsbury Town Centre

Parts of Bradford Road leading onto Northgate in Dewsbury were closed this afternoon 04/04/2015 after a fire in a building. The top floor of the property was well alight when fire crews from Dewsbury station first arrived. 

The fire was made up to 3 Pumps and an Aerial with the extra resources coming from Batley and Wakefield. Fire crews were swift in tackling the fire which looked as if it could spread to the rest of the businesses in the multi occupancy building. Firefighters entered the building in Breathing apparatus using a Hosereel to help stop the fire spreading whilst other crews used 2 Large jets from outside.

Appliances attended from Dewsbury (2), Batley(1) and Wakefields Carp. The fire appears not to be suspicious and no persons have been involved or injured at the scene

Short clip of the fire before crews arrived posted on You Tube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQV_eV9iRY

Driver who crashed on M62 while drunk fails to appear at Court

Update on an incident from October last year 

Scene of the collision on the M62 on October 14th Last year

The driver of the Blue Zafira involved in the collision which left another driver trapped in her car, Joroslave Balaz from the Marshfields area of Bradford failed to appear at Crown Court today after earlier being bailed by Kirklees Magistrates . Balaz a Slovakian national was charged with offences of Dangerous driving, driving whilst over the prescribed alcohol limit and driving without Insurance.

After leaving the Hartshead Moor services Balaz drove east along the westbound carriageway colliding with numerous vehicles, the worst of those an Audi driven by Mrs Kaye, from Holmfirth. Mrs Kaye was trapped in her vehicle and needed to be cut free by firefighters, she suffered serious injuries to her spine. 
An arrest warrant has now been issued for Balaz for failing to appear.

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.

Arson confirmed after Cleckheaton Bowling Club destroyed by Blaze

Arson attack on an empty bowling club in Cleckheaton has resulted with it being destroyed by fire overnight. Fire crews were called just before 3am this morning (08/03/2015) to the reported fire in the old clubhouse. The club was first registered on the site in 1911 and has been empty for some time.

Fire crews at the incident

Planning permissions for the site go back to May 2009 when an application was submitted for change of use to have a static caravan on the site.

The WYFRS needed 4 Pumps and an Aerial appliance to tackle the blaze which took around 2 hours to bring under control. Damping down is continuing and an investigation into the fire will be carried out.

CARP appliance from Bradford in use.

Appliances from Cleckheaton, Batley, Odsal, Brighouse and the CARP from Bradford attended the incident. Crews used Three large jets, 1 Hosereel jet, and Aerial monitor. Support officers also attended.