Firefighters are tackling a large fire involving a pile of old tyres at a yard in Bradford.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Leadbeaters Yard off Wyke Lane at around 8.58pm on Friday, October 16 following reports of a fire in the open.

On arrival, crews found a pile of old tyres alight inside the yard, with thick smoke visible across the surrounding area.

Firefighters are using a large jet to tackle the blaze.

The incident remains ongoing and further details about the extent of the fire and any potential impact on nearby properties have not yet been confirmed.