Video: Firefighters tackle blaze near Leeds prison

Firefighters are tackling a blaze near HMP Leeds.

The fire broke out at a derelict warehouse on Armley Road at around 4pm today (October 4).

Firefighters deal with a blaze in Armley. Pictures: Tony Johnson.placeholder image
Firefighters deal with a blaze in Armley. Pictures: Tony Johnson.

The road was closed westbound whilst firefighters try to bring the blaze under control.

Firefighters climbed onto the roof of a neighbouring derelict building to tackle the fire.

Fire crews from Leeds, Stanningley and Hunslet attended the scene along with police.

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