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Hunslet industrial fire tackled by 100 firefighters | Hunslet industrial fire tackled by 100 firefighters |
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One hundred firefighters have dealt with a major fire at an industrial building in Leeds. | One hundred firefighters have dealt with a major fire at an industrial building in Leeds. |
Homes near the blaze in Moor Road in Hunslet were evacuated after the fire engulfed the property overnight. | |
The fire also spread to a train carriage next to Middleton Railway, forcing the cancellation of the heritage line's gala day. | |
West Yorkshire Fire Service said the cause was under investigation and crews remained on site damping down. | West Yorkshire Fire Service said the cause was under investigation and crews remained on site damping down. |
At its height 15 fire engines were sent to the scene and an aerial pump was used to tackle the blaze from above. | |
The fire service said the affected property was used for building supplies and measured 40m by 20m. | |
Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home. | Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home. |