Two people had to be evacuated from their flats after fire broke out in a storeroom.

It happened at 12.15am today at Turnsteads Mount, Cleckheaton.

Rubbish in the cupboard had been set alight and smoke filled the lobby and spread into three flats.

Only two of the flats were occupied at the time and had to be evacuated.

Firefighters from the town were there until 3.30am making it safe.

Police have been informed about the incident.