Stories recommend round 50 firefighters from West Yorkshire Fireplace and Rescue have rushed to the scene close to Leeds metropolis centre at about 4pm at present (September 4). The premises affected is alleged to be Allied Glass manufacturing unit, a glass producer within the metropolis which sits simply off Lodging Highway. The reason for the hearth has not but been established, however officers are additionally reportedly on-hand. In line with LeedsLive, the sheer quantity of smoke has led to the closure of the A61 eastbound, together with roads within the quick neighborhood of the blaze.

It’s at present unclear if anybody has been injured.

Photos from onlookers present the smoke dominating the sky, however close-up footage reveals flames ripping by way of what seems to be first ground home windows on the premises. 

The manufacturing unit itself is open 24 hours a day so its opening hours say, but it surely’s not but confirmed if any employees had been on the premises when the hearth really broke out. 

Allied Glass specialises in producing glass bottle packaging.