Leeds fire: firefighters still at scene of Copley Hill wasteyard blaze - in latest update
Firefighters remain at the scene of a late-night blaze at a wasteyard in Leeds.
Emergency services were called to the site in Copley Hill on Sunday (March 1) evening. Residents in the area were urged to keep their doors and windows shut due to the ‘large amount of smoke’ last night.
Ten fire crews were initially dispatched to the scene yesterday, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said in a statement. The blaze was first reported at 8.52pm at Copley Hill in the Holbeck area of Leeds.
The fire service explained: “Residents in the area of Copley Hill, and north of the fire, in the Armley area are asked to keep their doors and windows shut and to avoid the area due to a large amount of smoke.”
In an update just before midnight, the fire service added: “Firefighters remain in attendance and the incident is being scaled down to 7 fire engines.
“At the height of the fire a total of 4 large jets and 4 breathing apparatus were used.”
Fire crews remain at the scene on Monday (March 2) morning to monitor the situation. The fire service explained: “Four crews remain at the scene this morning, with work expected to continue throughout the day monitoring for hotspots at the scene.”
AA Traffic has reported that Copley Hill is currently closed in both directions. It explained: “Road closed due to serious fire on Copley Hill both ways from B6154 Wellington Road to Whitehall Road. Traffic is coping well.”
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