Emergency services rush to scene after fire breaks in high-rise Leeds flat

Emergency services rushed to the scene of fire which broke out in a high-rise block of flats in Leeds.

It happened on the eight floor of a flat in Richmond Hill in Saxton Gardens early this morning.

A fire broke out in a high-rise block of flats in Leeds. Photo: Google maps.placeholder image
A fire broke out in a high-rise block of flats in Leeds. Photo: Google maps.

Crews from Leeds, Hunslet & Killingbeck attended.

Four breathing apparatus and 1 large jet was used to extinguish the fire.

All people were accounted for.

The fire is now out.

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