First photos from devastating Leeds house fire
First photos from the scene in Leeds this morning 🚒
Pictures have captured the scale of the damage caused to a terraced house in Leeds after a fire overnight.
Firefighters rushed to Ecclesburn Road in the early hours of Tuesday (August 18). Emergency services were alerted after a smoke alarm at a neighbouring property went off.
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The Yorkshire Evening Post has been down to the scene this morning and pictures show the house is now boarded up. The front window on the ground floor appears burned out and damage to the door can also be seen.
Three fire engines were called to the scene near the East End Park area of Leeds just after 12.05am today. A fire investigation officer also attended to determine the cause of the blaze.
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The YEP has contacted West Yorkshire Police about the incident as well.
In a post on its incident page, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue detailed: “Initial call to report a smoke alarm sounding in neighbouring property which had alerted the occupant to call the Fire Service. Subsequent calls followed reporting a house on fire.
“On arrival this proved to be a mid terrace 3 storey property which was 100% involved in fire. The property was 5 metres x 10 metres with an exposure risk to 2 sides. There were no occupants in the property. Fire investigation officer also attended to determine the cause of fire.”
On WYFR’s website it describes the incident as ‘on-going’ with crews called at 12.05am.