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Firefighters tackle major Huddersfield mill blaze Major Huddersfield mill blaze 'suspected arson'
(about 5 hours later)
About 100 firefighters are fighting a blaze at a four-storey former textile mill in Huddersfield. A blaze that tore through a four-storey former textile mill in Huddersfield was "suspected arson", police have said.
The fire was reported about 04:50 GMT, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service. The fire was reported at about 04:50 GMT, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service.
Ruth Street, in Newsome, Huddersfield, is closed along with several other roads in the area. John Holmes, who lives nearby, said the noise of the roof bursting into flames and the floors of the mill collapsing woke him up.
John Holmes, who lives nearby, said he was woken by the noise of the roof bursting into flames and the floors of the mill collapsing. Ian Bitcon, from the fire service, said it was "a very substantial and established fire".
Ian Bitcon, from the fire service, said it was "a very substantial and established fire" and the service would be present for the remainder of the day. The service would be present at the site for the rest of the day, he added.
Det Insp Mark Walker urged anyone who saw "suspicious activity" in the area to contact West Yorkshire Police.
A fire service investigation is under way and has already provided police information about suspected arson.
Ruth Street, in Newsome, Huddersfield, is still closed.
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The mill was founded in 1827 and was a working woollen textile mill until 1983, according to the Newsome Mills campaign.The mill was founded in 1827 and was a working woollen textile mill until 1983, according to the Newsome Mills campaign.
Eyewitness Josh Edwards said some nearby houses have been evacuated, while the nearby Hillside Primary School announced on its website that it will be closed today. Witness Josh Edwards said some nearby houses had been evacuated and the Hillside Primary School announced on its website that it would be closed.
The people who have left their houses are being cared for at a nearby church.
Charles Engwell, who is reporting from the scene for the BBC, said the fire is contained within the shell of the building.