Police say fire that ripped through kitchen of Leeds takeaway 'non-suspicious'

Police have said that the fire that ripped through the kitchen of a Leeds takeaway is 'non-suspicious'.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed that officers were were called to Ozmo's takeaway by the fire service at 18:45pm on Thusday, August 15 to reports of a fire.

The fire severely damaged the inside of the takeaway.placeholder image
The fire severely damaged the inside of the takeaway.

Police investigations established that the incident was non-suspicious.

Fire crews were called to the Chapeltown Road takeaway at 6.35pm.

Police and fire crews attended the fire in Chapeltown.placeholder image
Police and fire crews attended the fire in Chapeltown.

The WYFRS log said that the single storey building was "100% involved in fire."

Crews from Leeds, Moortown and Hunslet attended.

A fire investigation officer also attended.

Eight breathing apparatus, three horse reels and positive pressure ventilation fans were used.

The fire caused smoke logging to neighbouring properties.

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