THERE is a huge presence from the fire service at a barn fire in the district and firefighters will remain at the scene into the evening. 

Crews from across West Yorkshire were called to the blaze, on Green Lane in Silsden, just before 2pm. 

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Three buildings are involved in the fire, approx 80 x 60m."

There were reports throughout the afternoon of a number of fire engines and other emergency vehicles heading toward the scene, with lots of smoke visible across the skyline. 

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Road closures have been put in place by police around the area and firefighters are tackling the blaze using four large jets. 

A spokesperson for the fire service said the barn contains straw which is "nearly burnt out". 

Fire stations which have been in attendance:

Silsden Fire Station

Keighley Fire Station

Otley Fire Station

Bradford Fire Station

Cleckheaton Fire Station

Mirfield Fire Station

Moortown Fire Station

Huddersfield Fire Station

Bingley Fire Station

Illingworth Fire Station

Rawdon Fire Station

Odsal Fire Station

Stanningley Fire Station

Cookridge Fire Station

Skelmanthorpe Fire Station

Halifax Fire Station

Todmorden Fire Station

Mytholmroyd Fire Station

They are being supported by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, with a command unit and hose layer unit also at the scene.

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