FIREFIGHTERS have been at the scene of a building fire in Bradford for most of the day.

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 8am today to reports of a building fire on Summerville Road, Bradford.

Scenes on social media show a significant response by the fire service with multiple fire engines at the scene of the incident.

A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews have been at an address in Bradford dealing with a building fire for most of the day.

"Multiple crews attended and used six Breathing Apparatus and four hose reels to extinguish the fire."

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers were called to assist colleagues from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service at Summerville Road, Bradford, at 9:46am following reports of a fire."

Bradford, Fairweather Green, Odsal, Shipley and Cleckheaton fire station attended the scene along with special teams including a hose layer unit, welfare unit and two command units.