A ROAD in Keighley is blocked this morning due to a building fire.
It's on the A629 South Street, around Greengate, near the New Hope Church.
Firefighters were called at just after 5am.
Five fire engines are in attendance at the three-storey building, which includes the Miraj takeaway.
🚒 We've still got 5 Fire Engines in attendance at a 3 story building fire in Keighley.
— West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WYFRS) October 7, 2019
⏰ Crews have been tackling the blaze since around 5am this morning. @WYFRSFireInvest https://t.co/YMM6HwVsWV pic.twitter.com/mnw9y3P5z2
A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the fire is on the ground and first floors and there is an exposure risk to one side.
Fire crews from Keighley, Bingley, Silsden, Odsal, Fairweather Green, Cookridge, Bradford, Shipley, Illingworth and Pontefract have been at the scene.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said that as soon as the building is safe to enter, an investigation into the cause of the fire can begin.
The road into Keighley has now reopened, but the outbound route remains closed.
Bus services are being diverted, these include the Brontebus B1, B2 and B3, Keighley Jets K9, K15 and the 67.
Fire at South Street in Keighley causing road blockages. #B27 #B28 Holy Family School will divert via Oakworth Rd, Malsis Rd & Ingrow Lane. Delays inevitable to other services in wider area. #WYBUS
— Metro generationM (@metrogenm) October 7, 2019
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