Large garden fire spreads to house in Potternewton

A large garden fire spread to a house in the Potternewton area in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
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Four fire engines and an aerial platform were called to Blake Grove at 3.48am.

A large fire in the garden had spread to the ground and first floors of the house, affecting more than 50% of the property.

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An adult and a child were treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.

Blake Grove, Potternewton (photo: Google).Blake Grove, Potternewton (photo: Google).
Blake Grove, Potternewton (photo: Google).

Two fire engines from Leeds tackled the fire, along with one from Moortown and one from Killingbeck, as well as support from Bradford.

Two pressure fans and one aerial ladder platform were also used.

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