Fire crews tackle blaze at Knottingley factory - people advised to avoid the area

Emergency services raced to a Knottingley factory this afternoon after a fire broke out in the building.
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to the building on Fernley Green Road at 12.02pm.

Eight fire crews were at the scene, with firefighters from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue also in attendance.

The fire is now contained.

There were no road closures in place, but members of the public should avoid the area if possible.