Five fire crews tackle early morning blaze that destroys Leeds shop
The fire broke out early in the morning
Firefighters were rushed to a blaze on a major Leeds road this morning - leaving significant damage.
Emergency services were called at 4.33 to reports of a building fire on Roundhay Road, Harehills, and the road was closed.
The fire involved the front of a shop and smoke then spread to the properties on either side which affected the ground and first floors. Pictures on social media show major damage to the shop front.
Five fire crews attended the incident and have now extinguished the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently unconfirmed.
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Fire Service said: “The fire involved the front of a shop which then saw smoke spread to properties either side, affecting the ground and first floors.
“Five crews used breathing apparatus and hose reels to extinguish the fire.”
Traffic is now slow on Roundhay Road, but the road is open.