Road closures as emergency service rush to fire in Wakefield

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a fire in Wakefield this afternoon.

Road closures are in place as fire and police respond to a blaze near Church Street. Pictures on social media show large plumes of smoke today (March 14).

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers were in attendance. We have contacted West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

Have you seen the fire this afternoon? Share your photos from the scene by email - [email protected].

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