Firefighters scrambled to John William Street in Huddersfield on Wednesday night after smoke poured from a restaurant’s basement.
Smoke Seen Billowing from Basement of Four-Storey Building
The alarm was raised at 9.36pm when witnesses spotted dense smoke coming from below a busy eatery. The building’s ground floor is a restaurant, with living accommodation above.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Describe Intense Response
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed: “Fire in basement of 4-storey building measuring 15m x 24m.”
Crews deployed 8 breathing apparatus sets, 4 hose reels, and one large water jet to tackle the blaze.