Firefighters tackle blaze in Cross Green Leeds after 'unknown chemicals' catch fire

Firefighters have been sent to tackle a blaze in Cross Green after chemicals caught fire.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) were called out to Knowsthorpe Lane at about 2.30am on Saturday.

A large quantity of "unknown chemicals" had caught on fire next to a building, the fire service said.

Five crews and one aerial appliance were sent to tackle the fire.

The fire broke out on Knowsthorpe Lane, Cross Green (stock image)placeholder image
The fire broke out on Knowsthorpe Lane, Cross Green (stock image)

WYFRS are expected to provide an update on the incident later today.

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