Fire crews tackling flames at Mirfield factory

Emergency services were called to the John Cotton site earlier today

The John Cotton site in Mirfield
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 22nd Apr 2026

Fire crews are on scene at a factory in Mirfield, after flames broke out earlier today.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue say 6 crews and one aerial ladder were deployed to Huddersfield Road after the call came in at 11:35am.

There are no reports of injuries.

People are being urged to avoid the area.

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