More than 100 firefighters tackled the scrap tyre blaze on Upper Castle Street.Residents across Bradford were urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the scale of the smoke. Road closures are in place and trains have been cancelled on lines between Bradford Interchange, Halifax and Leeds.
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More than 100 firefighters were called to tackle the huge blaze. Photo: Simon Hulme
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said all people had been accounted for and reported no injuries. A spokesman said: "We currently have 15 fire engines and 2 aerial ladder platforms in attendance – there are around 100 fire fighters and WYFRS officers on the scene. All persons are accounted for." Photo: Simon Hulme
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A total of 15 fire engines and two aerial appliances were needed to deal with the fire. Photo: Simon Hulme
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Road closures were in place and drivers told to avoid the Manchester Road area. The road closures are: Upper Castle Street, Ripley Street, Junction of Manchester Road & Mill Lane, Spring Mill Street Junction with Palmer Street and Bolling Road. Train services running through the Bradford Interchange station have been cancelled or diverted. Photo: Simon Hulme