Fire crews remain at scene of commercial building blaze in Todmorden

15 fire engines were at the scene at the height of the blaze last night

The affected commercial site on Bacup Road
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Sep 2025

Fire crews remain at the scene of a major blaze at a commercial building near Todmorden this afternoon.

Flames were first reported at the site off Bacup Road at around 1:30am yesterday morning (September 9), with 15 fire crews at the scene at the height of the blaze.

It included engines from West Yorkshire Fire and Lancashire Fire.

Locals were urged to keep doors and windows closed due to the amount of smoke.

Five fire appliances remain at the scene, with Bacup Road to remain shut for the rest of the day.

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