Building collapse leads to huge emergency response in Keighley

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service have all been at the scene

Burlington Mills
Author: Katie LyonsPublished 25th Oct 2024
Last updated 25th Oct 2024

The roof has collapsed at Burlington Mills in Keighley, causing scaffolding to fall down and triggering a huge emergency response.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (WYFR) have now left the scene, and said the structure is as safe as possible.

Earlier today they said in a statement: "We were called today on the 25/10/2024, at 11:36am, to a report of a collapsed structure, on Berry Street in Keighley, Bradford."

"Ambulance (YAS) and Police (WYP) also in attendance.”

Scaffolding could be seen on the floor with wooden blocks on top of the rubble.

WYFR said they've handed over to the police and local authority.

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