People in Dewsbury told to keep windows closed after fire overnight

A hundred firefighters have been tackling a fire in Dewsbury overnight.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called out to Ravensthorpe Industrial Estate just after 11pm.

A statement from the fire service at 3.25am said:

"Incident has now been increased to 15 pumps and 3 aerials along with various other specialist resources including hose laying equipment and a high volume pump.

"Approximately 100 fire fighters and specialist officers are currently on scene tackling the blaze which is involving heavy machinery and stacks of scrap metal."

People living nearby are still being urged to keep windows closed this morning due to smoke in the area.

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