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Crews tackle derelict building fire in Bramley, Leeds Crews tackle derelict building fire in Bramley, Leeds
(about 9 hours later)
A derelict building is on fire on the outskirts of Leeds. Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a derelict building on the outskirts of Leeds.
Six fire crews are tackling the flames at a building in Waterloo Lane in Bramley, which has sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air. At its height, 10 engines were sent to battle the blaze on Waterloo Lane in Bramley, at about 20:40 BST on Monday.
No-one was injured in the fire, which started just after 20:30 BST, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said. No-one was injured in the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air.
Nearby roads are closed and a number of local bus services have been affected. People leaving nearby have been advised to keep doors and windows closed. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was "well under control" but some crews were still at the scene. An investigation is due to start later.
Nearby roads had been closed and a number of local bus services were affected.
People leaving nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed.
Onlooker Heather Millars tweeted several pictures of the fire. She said: "Plenty of emergency services on site, Looks in control but building starting to collapse."Onlooker Heather Millars tweeted several pictures of the fire. She said: "Plenty of emergency services on site, Looks in control but building starting to collapse."
The cause of the fire is not yet known.The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Resident Betty Taylor said: "We got a bit scared, it's spread right up the lane. I've lived here nearly 50 years and never seen anything like it."Resident Betty Taylor said: "We got a bit scared, it's spread right up the lane. I've lived here nearly 50 years and never seen anything like it."
David Appleby added: "The fire is certainly impressive. There's a tremendous amount of black smoke, I'm glad the wind is blowing in the right direction."David Appleby added: "The fire is certainly impressive. There's a tremendous amount of black smoke, I'm glad the wind is blowing in the right direction."
West Yorkshire Police said there had not yet been any evacuations of nearby properties, but it would be assessed as the situation developed.
Det Insp Phil Jackson said: "The safety of all those involved is paramount.
"We're working with partners to minimise disruption and I would like to thank local residents for their co-operation."