Huge fire rips through Bradford business unit

Fifteen fire engines deployed from fire stations across West Yorkshire were at the scene of the blaze which took hold of the business premises occupied by Gordon Rhodes and Son Ltd in Chase Way, West Bowling.

The building is used to store flour, seeds, herbs and spices.

By around 10pm, the fire had spread throughout the entire building, covering an area of approximately 40 metres by 50 metres, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

It warned local residents to keep all their windows and doors closed.

Firefighters used hoses from both aerial platforms and from the ground to extinguish the flames and they brought the fire under control in the early hours of this morning.

Fire crews are expected to continue working at the site for the rest of the day.