Homes evacuated in Castleford after fire causes gas leak

Twenty residents had to be removed from their homes following a fire in Castleford.
Wood Street in Castleford.Wood Street in Castleford.
Wood Street in Castleford.

Fire crew responded to the blaze involving a ruptured external gas main causing a build-up of gas in the basements of neighbouring properties.

A total of seven properties on Wood Street were evacuated displacing 20 residents at around 9pm last night.

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Northern Gas attended to isolate the leak before crews were able to extinguish the fire and ventilate properties allowing residents to return to their homes.

An appliance from Castleford station attended.

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