Leeds fire: Investigation launched after huge blaze at Stourton industrial estate
Fire Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire at an industrial estate in Leeds on Wednesday
A fire that broke out in the Stourton area of Leeds on Wednesday afternoon is under investigation, the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
Firefighters were called to Haigh Park Road just after 2pm yesterday (August 5), as video footage showed flames and smoke billowing from the industrial park.
Eight crews were sent to the scene, where a pallet fire had spread to nearby cars. They used large jets and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
One crew remains at the scene damping down this morning, the service confirmed.
A spokesperson said: “We were called at 14:14 yesterday to High Park Road, Stourton, Leeds to reports of a fire.
“Eight crews attended a pallet fire that had spread to cars nearby and used large jets and breathing apparatus to extinguish it.
“One crew remains at the scene damping down this morning, FI will be looking into the cause.”
You can watch footage of the fire above.