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A HUGE scrap tyre fire in Bradford, which first erupted at the start of this week, has reportedly reignited.

The blaze broke out at a former go-kart track, off Spring Mill Street, in the city centre, just after 3am on Monday morning.

Almost 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines rushed to the scene and tackled huge flames emanating from the mass of tyres.

The fire has wreaked havoc across Bradford throughout the week, with roads closed and schools and businesses shut due to the "acrid smoke" coming from the fire.

There were no trains whatsoever running from Bradford Interchange until Thursday.

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Firefighters have been working all week to get the blaze under control, but a number of members of the public have claimed the fire actually reignited yesterday afternoon.

One individual allegedly took a photo at 4.25pm on Friday, which showed flames had taken hold again.

The same person shared another picture, allegedly taken at 5.30am this morning, and said the tyre fire was still burning.

A spokesperson for Bradford Fire Station said: "We've still got a presence there.

"We're going to be there for a while."

There were four fire engines at the scene throughout the night and they are still there today.

Here's a handy timeline of all the major events and updates...

A West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) spokesperson said at 1.30am this morning: "We are currently using two jets, one hose reel and two ground monitors to extinguish the fire."

Two people were arrested on Tuesday, November 17, in connection with the tyre fire.

A 59-year-old man and 48-year-old woman, both from Harrogate, were detained by West Yorkshire Police officers in North Yorkshire.

They were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson.

Both suspects were interviewed by police on Tuesday eveing and have been released on bail.

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