Crews from North and West Yorkshire rushed to the scene on Old Great North Road in Brotherton, Knottingley, at around 10.15pm last night with residents urged to avoid the area.
Fire crews remained at the scene overnight as they worked to bring the blaze under control.
The blaze happened at the now empty building which was formerly the site of Thaal Indian Restaurant, which closed earlier this year.
It had previously been a pub before being converted into a restaurant.
1. Brotherton fire
Roads were closed and residents urged to stay away after a major fire broke out at a former restaurant and pub near Knottingley. Photo: Gerard Binks
2. Brotherton fire
Fire crews raced to the empty building on Old Great North Road, Brotherton, at around 10.15pm last night (Monday, September 21), after reports of a blaze. Photo: Gerard Binks
3. Brotherton fire
Crews from across North and West Yorkshire remained at the scene overnight as they battled to bring the fire under control. Photo: Gerard Binks
4. Brotherton fire
The A162 and Old Great North Road were both closed, with motorists warned to avoid the area while emergency crews tackled the incident. Photo: Gerard Binks