Large fire underway at former mill building in Keighley

Dozens of firefighters were tonight tackling a major blaze at a former mill building in Keighley.

A total of eight pumps from across West Yorkshire were called to Stockbridge Tyres on Aireworth Road shortly before 6.30pm.

A spokeswoman for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a “multi-use garage” measuring around 80 metres by 20 metres was affected.

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Residents in the area were told to keep their doors and windows closed by the emergency services.

Police said they were helping to deal with a “large fire” and advised motorists that Aireworth Road had been closed.