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.
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The fire broke out at the derelict building which was formerly home to Thaal Indian Restaurant, which closed in February this year. Photo: Gerard Binks
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The premises had previously operated as a pub before being converted into a restaurant. Photo: Gerard Binks
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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews attended, including teams from Selby, Tadcaster and York, alongside Acomb’s aerial ladder platform and Tadcaster’s water bowser. Photo: Gerard Binks
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Residents were told to avoid the area and keep windows shut, while a further update shortly after 3am confirmed the A162 and Great North Road remained closed. Photo: Gerard Binks