Video: Blaze engulfs building at Leeds Roundhay Park after suspected arson attack

Arsonists are suspected to have started a fierce blaze which has engulfed a building in Roundhay Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Mar 2017, 11:03 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:07 BST
Fire damage to the changing rooms on Soldiers Field, Roundhay. PIC: Jonathan GawthorpeFire damage to the changing rooms on Soldiers Field, Roundhay. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe
Fire damage to the changing rooms on Soldiers Field, Roundhay. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Fire crews were called to deal with a blaze at sports changing rooms off Princes Avenue in Roundhay Park at 7pm last night.

Around 15 firefighters from Moortown, Killingbeck and Leeds fire stations dealt with the blaze.

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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the building was “100 per cent” involved in the fire.

A spokeswoman said: “It was quite an extensive fire. Fire crews worked throughout the night damping down, but they have just left now. Fire investigators are looking into the cause.”