Live updates: Fire at city centre high rise building in Jacob Street near Leeds Arena and Merrion Centre

An evacuation has been carried out at a block of flats in Leeds city centre thought to be student accommodation.

Six fire engines are at the scene. Keep following for updates. Can't see the blog below? Head to the Yorkshire Evening Post homepage and access it from there.

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The fire at the building in Leeds city centre
The fire at the building in Leeds city centreplaceholder image
The fire at the building in Leeds city centre
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