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| Leeds industrial unit hit by suspicious fire to be 'taken down' | Leeds industrial unit hit by suspicious fire to be 'taken down' |
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| A derelict building that was hit by a large blaze thought to have been started deliberately will have to be demolished, police said. | A derelict building that was hit by a large blaze thought to have been started deliberately will have to be demolished, police said. |
| At its height, 10 engines were sent to the scene on Waterloo Lane in Bramley, Leeds, at about 20:40 BST on Monday. | At its height, 10 engines were sent to the scene on Waterloo Lane in Bramley, Leeds, at about 20:40 BST on Monday. |
| Det Insp James Entwistle, of West Yorkshire Police, said the building was "very frail" and would "be taken down" to protect the surroundings. | |
| Eight youths have been arrested on suspicion of arson, said police. | Eight youths have been arrested on suspicion of arson, said police. |
| Two boys aged 14, three boys aged 15, one boy aged 16 and two girls aged 14 and 13 years old have been arrested, said the force. | Two boys aged 14, three boys aged 15, one boy aged 16 and two girls aged 14 and 13 years old have been arrested, said the force. |
| Det Insp Entwistle said the building would be demolished "within the next seven days" and it would cause disruption for several days. | Det Insp Entwistle said the building would be demolished "within the next seven days" and it would cause disruption for several days. |
| West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said some crews were still "damping down" at the scene. | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said some crews were still "damping down" 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 living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed during the blaze. | People living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed during the blaze. |
| 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." |