Residents in a Leeds neighbourhood have been issued an urgent public health warning after a massive fire erupted at a local scrapyard overnight.
Emergency Response to Knowsthorpe Road Blaze
Firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service raced to Knowsthorpe Road in Cross Green, Leeds, after the blaze was reported to have started at around midnight. A significant emergency service presence remains at the scene in southeast Leeds, with eight fire engines and one aerial ladder platform deployed to combat the flames.
Urgent Advice for Local Residents
The fire service has explicitly warned all residents in the vicinity to take immediate precautions due to a large, potentially hazardous smoke plume. People are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed to minimise exposure to the smoke. Authorities have also urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work unimpeded.
It is understood that police and paramedics are also in attendance at the site, supporting the firefighting operation and managing the wider incident. The scrapyard fire was described as remaining "well alight" in the early hours of the morning.
Ongoing Incident and Safety Measures
The situation is ongoing, with crews expected to remain on Knowsthorpe Road for some time as they work to fully extinguish the deep-seated fire. The primary concern remains public safety, with the smoke advisory likely to stay in place until the blaze is under complete control. Live updates on the incident are being provided as the emergency response continues.
