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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge fire rips through 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
A HUGE fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey. The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley, Yorks., at around 2.45pm today. 4 A huge fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN 4 The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN 4 This is not the first inferno to tear through the property Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN The landmark is known for featuring in the hit tv show Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, and Downtown Abbey. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 12 fire engines from surrounding areas were sent to the scene. This is not the first inferno to tear through the property, with fire crews called there just last month. They battles flames on the third and four floors, and the building was 40 per cent ablaze. Read More North Yorkshire Weather Updates posted on Facebook: "Dalton Mills is on fire again." One disappointed local commented: "Sad to see what's left of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents' past go up in flames. Such a lovely building too." Another penned: "So sad all the old buildings being destroyed." West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment. Most read in The Sun A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews responded to a fire involving a large derelict structure. "Hazards on site included significant fire and smoke." 4 12 fire crews were sent to the scene Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge fire rips through 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey. The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley, Yorks., at around 2.45pm today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A huge fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN 4 The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN 4 This is not the first inferno to tear through the property Credit: YorkshireLive/MEN The landmark is known for featuring in the hit tv show Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, and Downtown Abbey. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 12 fire engines from surrounding areas were sent to the scene. This is not the first inferno to tear through the property, with fire crews called there just last month. They battles flames on the third and four floors, and the building was 40 per cent ablaze. North Yorkshire Weather Updates posted on Facebook: "Dalton Mills is on fire again." One disappointed local commented: "Sad to see what's left of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents' past go up in flames. Such a lovely building too." Another penned: "So sad all the old buildings being destroyed." West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews responded to a fire involving a large derelict structure. "Hazards on site included significant fire and smoke."
Metro
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Severe delays on M62 with westbound carriageway closed after massive lorry fire
The westbound carriageway on the M62 near Huddersfield is closed causing major tailbacks after a fire ripped through a lorry. The blaze, between junction 24 (Ainley Top) and 22 (Rishworth Moor) in west Yorkshire was reported at 6.55am this morning, with fire crews called to the scene. Photos show the lorry on fire with huge plumes of black smoke. On its website, National Highways says there are currently delays of up to an hour, with 6 miles of congestion, 'almost back to J26 (Bradford South)'. It advised the following diversion: from J24 – follow the solid square symbol, via the A629 north, the A646 and A58 west, through Sowerby Bridge and then the A672 south from Ripponden, to return to to J22. Earlier, @haseebarslan shared photos of the burning vehicle on X and wrote traffic was 'stretching back past Bradford'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said earlier three crews were tackling the fire. More Trending They said in a statement: 'We were called at 06.35 to the M62 junction 22/23 Westbound to reports of a large vehicle on fire. 'We have three crews at the scene who have extinguished a large goods vehicle using hose reels and breathing apparatus. 'They're currently damping down, no reports of any injuries.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Huge fire on cargo ship sends smoke and 'burning plastic' smell billowing into city centre MORE: Europe hit by deadly heatwave with temperatures over 40C in holiday hotspots MORE: I grew up in Yorkshire — here's my insider's guide to a weekend in the Dales
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Girl, 9, and her father die after house fire
A nine-year-old girl and her father have died, and an 11-year-old girl is in a critical condition, following a house fire in West Yorkshire. Emergency services were called to an ongoing fire in Russell Close, Heckmondwike, shortly after 06:10 BST on Sunday. Despite medical attention the man was pronounced dead at the scene while the nine-year-old died in hospital later the same day, West Yorkshire Police said. An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way, but police said they did not believe it to be suspicious. Det Insp Paul Greatorex said: "We are continuing to work with colleagues at the fire service to investigate this dreadfully sad incident which has resulted in a father and daughter losing their lives. "Extensive enquiries have been ongoing since yesterday and we have been working to locate and support relatives of the victims both here and outside of the UK at what is clearly an awful time for the family. "While our enquiries remain ongoing we do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances regarding the cause of the fire and will be preparing a file for the coroner in due course." West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four crews were sent to the scene on Sunday. "Firefighters removed three people from within the property, two of whom were taken to hospital by ambulance," a spokesperson said. "Our fire investigators are working with police to establish the circumstances of the fire." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Body found in reservoir during search for girl
A body has been found by police searching a West Yorkshire reservoir for a teenage girl reported to have fallen in. Emergency crews were called to the dam at Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden at about 13:15 BST on Wednesday following reports of a person in the water. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said five crews were initially sent to the scene, aided by one from Littleborough in Greater Manchester. Police underwater search teams and ambulance crews also attended. Det Insp Laura Hall, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "While formal identification is yet to take place, the girl's family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Reservoir search after reports girl fell in water West Yorkshire Police
