Warning to residents as large fire sends huge plumes of smoke across Bradford

Residents have been advised to close their windows and doors as firefighters tackle a huge blaze in Bradford.
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Firefighters were called to a building on Norcroft Street at about 5.50pm.

A large fire has spread through the building and engulfed asbestos roof sheeting.

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Crews from across West Yorkshire are at the scene of the fire and the building was still ablaze at 8.30pm.

A fire has sent large plumes of smoke across Bradford (Video: @blairspeoniesss)A fire has sent large plumes of smoke across Bradford (Video: @blairspeoniesss)
A fire has sent large plumes of smoke across Bradford (Video: @blairspeoniesss)

Firefighters are currently using three large jets and one ground monitor to put out the fire.

West Yorkshire Fire has warned residents to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors shut.

Thornton Road and Listerhills Road are both currently closed.