Firefighters tackle huge derelict Cleckheaton mill blaze

Fire crews from across the district were called to tackle a derelict mill blaze in Cleckheaton.

By Ian Hirst

Published 13th Mar 2020, 09:25 BST

Updated 13th Mar 2020, 09:26 BST

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Firefighters were called to Stone Street at 8.15pm last night (Thursday).

Five pumps and one aerial unit tackled the single storey building fire measuring 50 metres by 80 metres

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said 30 per cent of building was involved.

Crews used two large jets and one aerial appliance.

Pumps from Cleckheaton, Odsal, Bradford and two from Dewsbury attended along with Aerial from Bradford