Emergency crews respond to ongoing fire in Brotherton
Residents urged to avoid the area as firefighters tackle the blaze
Firefighters from multiple crews in West Yorkshire are responding to a fire at a derelict building in Brotherton.
The fire, reported at 22:17 on 22nd September, involves a building measuring 25 by 20 metres.
Crews from Selby, Tadcaster, and York, alongside Acomb's aerial ladder platform and Tadcaster's Water Bowser, have arrived at the scene.
Significant progress has been made to extinguish the fire, but the incident remains ongoing.
Residents are advised to keep windows shut and avoid the area.
Road closures are in place on the A162 and Great North Road.
An update at 03:54 has confirmed continued progress in extinguishing the fire.
Local residents and road users are asked to avoid the affected roads while the situation is managed.
Emergency services are working to scale back the incident as conditions improve.
The coordinated response from various fire crews aims to ensure the safety of residents and minimise disruption.