Cigarette causes Batley bedroom fire
Four people managed to escape from a house fire in Batley last night (Sunday).
Crews from Dewsbury were called to Purlwell Crescent at 10.55pm to reports of a bedroom fire.
Those in the house escaped to safety before crews arrived.
A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the fire was caused by a cigarette which hadn’t been put out properly.
Firefighters used high pressure hose reels and a breathing apparatus at the scene, but the bedroom was left severely fire damaged.
Nobody was injured and crews left at around 12.30pm.