Fire service issues statement after incident at derelict building in Yeadon

Halifax regional firefighters say dangers abound around abandoned buildings

The union representing Halifax firefighters says both the public and firefighters need to be cautious around derelict buildings in HRM.

Crews called to fire in derelict building in village

FIRE crews from Hereford and Leominster were called to a rural village, after a fire in a derelict building.

Fire service issues statement after incident at derelict building in Yeadon

THE fire service has issued a statement following a fire at a derelict building in Yeadon.

A decommissioned 300-square-metre building burned down completely during the night from Saturday to Sunday. About 30 homeless people had settled there. Most of them were taken over by the town hall. A woman had to jump from the first floor to extract herself from the flames.

Haworth Lane Yeadon: Huge emergency response to derelict building fire in Leeds as more than 10 crews rush to scene

A derelict building blaze has prompted a huge response from emergency services, as more than 10 crews rushed to the scene.

A fire was declared last night in a disused building occupied by squatters. A woman was injured. 19 people were relocated to a gymnasium.