Investigation begins into huge Batley fire

Dozens of firefighters were tackling the blaze on Tuesday morning

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 29th Dec 2022

An investigation has begun into the cause of a fire at a commercial building in Batley, that started between Christmas and New Year.

Dozens of firefighters were called to Bradford Road in the early hours of Tuesday December 27.

It took crews around five hours to bring under control, and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said around 30% of the building was involved.

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