A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson, after the fire broke out at a former arts hostel in Kirkgate in the early hours of this morning. Road closures remain in place on Vicar Lane, Fish Street and Kirkgate while emergency services carry out their enquiries.
Here are 11 pictures from the scene.
1. Kirkgate fire
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire in Kirkgate at 4.40am this morning Photo: Bob Peters (@BobPetUK)
2. Kirkgate fire
Shocking footage captured the moment the blaze ripped a derelict building apart - with about 60% of the building in flames Photo: Bob Peters (@BobPetUK)
3. Kirkgate fire
Eight fire engines were sent out to the former arts hostel, along with specialist resources and police officers Photo: Sam Jefferies
4. Kirkgate fire
Firefighters have now extinguished the fire, but road closures remain in place on Vicar Lane, Fish Street and Kirkgate while emergency services carry out their enquiries Photo: Sam Jefferies
5. Kirkgate fire
West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson Photo: National World
6. Kirkgate fire
They would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the fire, or noticed anything suspicious, in the early hours of this morning Photo: National World