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| Bramley fire: Explosions heard as Leeds blaze creates black smoke plume | |
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| West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to the Bramley area of Leeds after a large blaze broke out | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to the Bramley area of Leeds after a large blaze broke out |
| West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews were called to the Bramley area of Leeds after a large blaze broke out | |
| A large fire has broken out in the west of Leeds, sending a plume of black smoke over the city. | A large fire has broken out in the west of Leeds, sending a plume of black smoke over the city. |
| West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) said 25 firefighters were currently in attendance at the blaze in the Bramley area. | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) said 25 firefighters were currently in attendance at the blaze in the Bramley area. |
| People near the scene on Swinnow Lane reported hearing several explosions, with the fire causing the closure of the nearby Stanningley Bypass. | People near the scene on Swinnow Lane reported hearing several explosions, with the fire causing the closure of the nearby Stanningley Bypass. |
| The fire service has asked people to avoid the area as the blaze is tackled. | The fire service has asked people to avoid the area as the blaze is tackled. |
| "Those in the surrounding areas are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke," a WYFRS spokesperson said. | "Those in the surrounding areas are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke," a WYFRS spokesperson said. |
| Connecting Leeds' travel updates service tweeted: "A647 Stanningley Bypass closed due to building fire. Delays expected." | Connecting Leeds' travel updates service tweeted: "A647 Stanningley Bypass closed due to building fire. Delays expected." |
| The fire in Pudsey has sent a large plume of black smoke over Leeds | The fire in Pudsey has sent a large plume of black smoke over Leeds |
| Five fire engines were sent to Swinnow Lane in west Leeds on Monday morning | Five fire engines were sent to Swinnow Lane in west Leeds on Monday morning |
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| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Bramley | Bramley |
| Stanningley | Stanningley |
| Leeds | Leeds |