Fire at Leeds scrapyard believed to have been started deliberately
Police are investigating after a huge blaze at a Leeds scrapyard is believed to have been started deliberately.
Shortly after 9pm on Sunday (Mar 1) West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and police responded to reports of a fire at a scrapyard on Copley Hill, Holbeck.
A total of 10 crews tackled the blaze on Sunday evening.
At the height of the fire a total of four large jets and four breathing apparatus were used.
Residents in the area of Copley Hill, and north of the fire, in the Armley area were asked to keep their doors and windows shut and to avoid the area due to a large amount of smoke.
On Monday morning (Mar 2), four crews remain at the scene.
Leeds CID is continuing with enquiries into the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone with any information or footage which may assist is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250683598.
“Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”