Leeds city centre fire: Firefighters remain at Leonardo Building as investigation into cause begins - live updates

Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene of a huge blaze in Leeds city centre.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the fire at the Leonardo Building in Cookridge Street at around 7.45pm on Saturday night.

Video and pictures quickly emerged of flames engulfing the building which was undergoing redevelopment and unoccupied at the time.

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