Leeds College Fire: Investigation launched as eight crews tackle huge blaze

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call shortly after 12am on Wednesday with a fire alarm sounding at the site.

The fire was located by crews in a plant room and eight pumps were used, the service said.

Crews also used three hose reels and breathing apparatus to tackle the fire.

Appliances from sites across Leeds were in attendance including Rothwell, Morley and Stanningley.

A drone team along with a fire investigation officer also supported crews.

5AM UPDATE

The incident has now been reduced to two crews – those in attendance now are from Cookridge and Dewsbury.

College statement

A spokesperson for Leeds City College told the Yorkshire Post: “In the early hours of this morning a fire started at our Printworks campus, on Hunslet Road. Thanks to the response of the local fire and rescue service and the college’s internal fire prevention measures, the incident has now been controlled. The damage was contained and isolated to one part of the building.

“That means we are able to carry on teaching as normal although we have, just for today, asked some students - from the schools of Hair, Beauty & Media Makeup and Travel, Food & Drink - to study from home.

“The cause of the fire has been confirmed as accidental.”