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Eight held as fire destroys Leeds industrial unit | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
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. |
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. | |
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." |
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." |