Leeds fire: Huge plumes of smoke spotted across Leeds skyline as emergency services deal with fire at plastics factory

Concerned residents reported “explosions” shortly before 12pm on Monday (June 12)

The location of the fire is believed to be in a Swinnow industrial estate.

Police have closed one lane of the Stanningley Bypass nearby.

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters are in attendance at a fire at a plastics factory on Anchor Works in Swinnow Lane, Bramley. We received several calls at around 12 noon today to the incident.

"Crews are in attendance from Stanningley, Leeds and Rawdon along with two engines from Bradford. Due to large amount of smoke in the area we are advising people to keep windows and doors closed and also to avoid the area if possible.”