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Major blaze at Rawdon air conditioning factory Major blaze at Rawdon air conditioning factory
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A major fire at an air conditioning unit factory on the outskirts of Leeds has sent thick smoke across the city.A major fire at an air conditioning unit factory on the outskirts of Leeds has sent thick smoke across the city.
The blaze at Airedale Air Conditioning on Leeds Road in Rawdon is being tackled by about 100 firefighters.The blaze at Airedale Air Conditioning on Leeds Road in Rawdon is being tackled by about 100 firefighters.
West Yorkshire Fire Service said it was a "very significant" blaze but it was now under control and it hoped to be able to save a large part of the site.West Yorkshire Fire Service said it was a "very significant" blaze but it was now under control and it hoped to be able to save a large part of the site.
Roads have been closed, causing traffic disruption, and motorists have been urged to avoid the area. Roads were closed, causing traffic disruption, and motorists were urged to avoid the area.
About 20 fire engines are at the site and firefighters are expected to remain there overnight and well into Saturday, the fire service said.About 20 fire engines are at the site and firefighters are expected to remain there overnight and well into Saturday, the fire service said.
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Dave Walton, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, said: "This is a very significant incident that's calling in resources from right across West Yorkshire."Dave Walton, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, said: "This is a very significant incident that's calling in resources from right across West Yorkshire."
Mr Walton said it was too early to know the cause of the blaze but a "robust investigation" would take place once it was safe for investigators to enter the building.Mr Walton said it was too early to know the cause of the blaze but a "robust investigation" would take place once it was safe for investigators to enter the building.
The A65 New Road Side in Rawdon has been closed and traffic is queuing in both directions between the B6152 Harrogate Road junction and the A6120 Broadway junction. The A65 New Road Side in Rawdon was closed and congestion was building on other neighbouring routes.
Congestion is building on other neighbouring routes and police have urged drivers to stay away from the Calverley, Horsforth and Rawdon areas "unless absolutely necessary". Police urged drivers to stay away from the Calverley, Horsforth and Rawdon areas "unless absolutely necessary".
Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles.Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles.
Graham Branston emailed BBC News and said: "As I write, thick smoke 100ft high is still bellowing out of the works and has been for around an hour."Graham Branston emailed BBC News and said: "As I write, thick smoke 100ft high is still bellowing out of the works and has been for around an hour."
Leanne Lister tweeted: "The fire in Rawdon looks and sounds absolutely horrendous."Leanne Lister tweeted: "The fire in Rawdon looks and sounds absolutely horrendous."