Armley fire: Firefighters battled huge blaze at derelict Canal Mills building in Leeds
A huge fire engulfed a derelict building in Leeds, as neighbours were told to keep their doors and windows closed and people were urged to avoid the area.
The blaze, that was reported shortly after 5am this morning (July 28), broke out at a building at Canal Mills in Armley.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said that 12 crews were sent to the incident, as it launched an operation to control the blaze.
A spokesperson said: “Firefighters from across West Yorkshire are currently tackling a large building fire at Canal Mills in Armley, Leeds.
“Residents in Armley and Leeds City Centre are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the heavy smoke from the fire. Additionally, the public is urged to avoid the area if possible, due to the large amount of emergency vehicles dealing with the incident.”
The operation has now been scaled back and the police cordon has been lifted.
Here’s how the incident unfolded.