Find local news in Kent

Home   Maidstone   News   Article

Roof fire breaks out in Leeds

15:00, 11 January 2018

updated: 15:00, 11 January 2018

Firefighters are working out the cause of a fire which broke it in Leeds on Thursday morning.

Crews were called to a single-storey industrial unit in Caring Road, near Leeds, after its roof had caught alight at 11.54am.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using a hose reel jet.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Stock Image.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Stock Image.

A fog spike was also deployed, which sprays a fine mist into the roof cavity to cool down and contain the fire.

No casualties were reported in the blaze, and the fire was out at 12.54.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has said the cause of the fire is "not yet known".

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More