2 days ago
Town centre closed off and buildings evacuated as fire crews descend on scene
A TOWN centre has been closed off and buildings evacuated.
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire in Halifax town centre this morning with a large part of Market Street cordoned off.
The focus of attention looked to be the building that houses Franklyns Jewellers and Goldsmiths, with a member of the public saying windows above the store were all open.
The focus of attention looked to be the building that houses Franklyns Jewellers and Goldsmiths, with a member of the public saying windows above the store were all open (Image: Telegraph & Argus) They added: "There is a heavy emergency services presence with ambulances, police and firefighters at the scene
"It looks as though nearby buildings have been evacuated while the incident is dealt with and a lot of people are gathered wondering what is going on
"Obviously with it being a Saturday, a lot of people are out and about
"You could smell the smoke in the air."
Emergency services at the scene in Market Street, Halifax (Image: Telegraph & Argus)
Two fire engines and a police car in Russel Street and a rapid response vehicle in Market Street (Image: Telegraph & Argus) Two fire engines could be seen parked up on Russel Street, with a rapid response vehicle in front of the building.
The Telegraph & Argus has contacted West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service for comment.
