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Crews tackle derelict building fire in Bramley, Leeds Eight held as fire destroys Leeds industrial unit
(about 7 hours later)
Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a derelict building on the outskirts of Leeds. Firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a derelict building on the outskirts of Leeds.
At its height, 10 engines were sent to the scene on Waterloo Lane in Bramley, at about 20:40 BST on Monday.At its height, 10 engines were sent to the scene on Waterloo Lane in Bramley, at about 20:40 BST on Monday.
No-one was injured in the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air. Eight youths have now been arrested in connection with the incident, West Yorkshire Police said.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was "well under control" but some crews were still at the scene. An investigation will start later. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was "well under control" but some crews were still at the scene.
Nearby roads had been closed and a number of local bus services were affected.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.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.
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."
Crews from Stanningley, Leeds, Cookridge, Killingbeck, Bradford, Fairweather Green, as well as specialist officers, were called to deal with the incident.