Wesley Road Leeds: Fire breaks out at building near St Bartholomew's Church in Armley with clouds of smoke
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The fire has taken over the building, on Wesley Street, with five crews rushing to the scene.
The incident is ongoing, as dramatic photos from the scene show plumes of smoke surrounding the area near to St Bartholomew's Church. A number of roads have been closed by police.
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue was called to the scene shortly after 1pm today.
A spokesperson said: "We sent crews from Morley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Killingbeck, and Cleckheaton, as well as one aerial ladder platform from Huddersfield. FWG as aerial support was also requested to the scene.
"Firefighters are currently using four large jets to extinguish the fire.
"We are currently still in attendance at the ongoing incident in Armley."
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Hide AdWest Yorkshire Police has confirmed that Wesley Street has been closed up to the junction of Tong Road, as well as Town Street and Church Road.
The Yorkshire Evening Post will be following this incident with live updates on the blog below -
Large fire has broken out at building in Armley
A large fire has broken out at a building in Leeds, according to reports.
Witness photos show clouds of smoke near to St Bartholomew's Church, in Wesley Road, Armley.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and West Yorkshire Police have been asked to comment.
Photos show clouds of smoke engulfing road
Huge clouds of smoke billow into the road in photos taken near the scene.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service release statement
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has released the below statement -
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceWe received a call at 13:16 today about a building fire in Wesley Street, Armley, Leeds.
The fire is 50x20 meters, and 100% of the building is involved in fire.
We sent crews from Morley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Killingbeck, and Cleckheaton, as well as one aerial ladder platform from Huddersfield. FWG as aerial support was also requested to the scene.
Firefighters are currently using four large jets to extinguish the fire.
We are currently still in attendance at the ongoing incident in Armley.
Police confirm roads closed
West Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a number of roads have closed as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.
They are Wesley Street to the junction of Tong Road, Town Street and also Church Road.
Fire understood to have affected church hall
It is understood that the fire affected the church hall, which stands opposite St Bartholomew's Church, on Wesley Road.
The blaze is currently under control, with firefighters still on the scene wearing breathing apparatus.
There are no visible flames that can be seen from the side of the road.
Dramatic drone shots show extent of damage
Aerial photos taken with a drone show the extent of the damage at the church hall building.
This image was taken by photographer Liam Sowden, of Sowden Captures.
Here are 11 other pictures from the scene, including more aerial shots -
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