A BUS station has reopened after being temporarily closed.
Firefighters attended Cleckheaton bus station yesterday after solar panels on the roof were seen emitting smoke.
Following the incident, West Yorkshire Metro issued a statement at around 7.45pm saying: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cleckheaton bus station will remain closed until further notice.
"Arriva Yorkshire services will pick up and drop off at Greenside, next to the health centre.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Shortly before 2pm today, West Yorkshire Metro confirmed that the bus station had reopened.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews attended Cleckheaton bus station at around 5.25pm yesterday.
There was reportedly a "smell of burning" and smoke coming from solar panels on the station's roof.
Firefighters gained access to the roof and covered the solar panels with salvage sheets.
An electrician was called and the incident was "brought under control quickly".
A fire service spokesperson said: "We were called to Cleckheaton bus station at 5.25pm yesterday.
"There was a smell of burning - solar panels on the roof of the bus station were emitting smoke.
"Firefighters attended and accessed the roof, covering the solar panels with salvage sheets.
"An electrician was also arranged to attend.
"This incident was brought under control quickly."
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