News Archive May 2010
Council Building, Hill Top, Knottingley.
Building Fire - Proved to be a derelict building 40m x 20m 75% involved in fire.
Crews used 3 Large jets, and 1 Aerial Ladder
appliance.
Appliances from Knottingley (8601), Pontefract (9001), Castleford
(8201) and
29/05/10 18:41
Wortley Towers, Tong Road, Armley
Flat Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be an overheated pan giving cause for
alarm. Crews used a Positive pressure ventilation fan used to the clear smoke.
Appliances from
North Road
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 car involved. 1 person was trapped and
extricated by Fire Service personnel then transported to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances Dewsbury (8301 83602) and Mirfield
(8701) attended.
29/05/10 17:31
Hendford Drive, Barkerend, Bradford
House fire MP x 3 Incident - Proved to be a Semi-detached property involved
approx 10m x 10m. First floor flat 100% involved in fire. Crews used 2
Hosereel jets, 1 Large jet, Positive Pressure
Ventilation fan and 4 Breathing apparatus sets. Ambulance requested for 1
casualty suffering from effects of smoke for precautionery
checks.
Appliances from
M621 Junction 7 Anti-Clockwise to Junction 43 M1
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 vehicles involved. 1 female extricated by Fire
Service personnel and transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Hunslet (2501 2502) and Rothwell (9101) attended.
29/05/10 13:06
Dunford Road, Holmfirth
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be a bus and a car involved, 1 male casualty
trapped in van approx 45years old was extricated by Fire Service personnel and
transported by ambulance to hospital. No persons on the
bus were injured.
Appliances from
29/05/10 12:47
Egypt Road, Thornton, Bradford
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 vehicle involved, 1 person extricated
by Fire service personnel was treated by Ambulance service.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201 4202) and Illingworth (6701) attended.
29/05/10 01:46
Mornington Street, Keighley
Car Fire - Proved to be a Renault car involved in fire and crews used 1
Hosereel jet, Dry Powder extinguisher and 1 breathing apparatus set.
Appliance from Keighley (4602) attended.
Westgate Bradford
MP x 10 Aerials x 2
28/05/10 16:40
Westgate, Bradford
Building fire MP x 10 Aerials x 2 Incident - Proved to be a Large 3 storey
building involved with 25% involved in fire. Crews used 9 Large Jets, 2 Ground
Monitors, 17 Breathing Apparatus and 2 Aerial appliance monitors.
Appliances from
Swan Lane
Road
Appliances from
Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley.
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be a single vehicle involved in collision
with a wall. Female front seat passenger died at the scene of the incident.
Appliances from Knottingley (8601), Castleford (8201)
attended.
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 cars involved with 3 casualties.
Persons released by Fire service and transported to hospital by ambulance. A
female occupant from one of the vehicles died shortly after arrival at
hospital.
Appliances from Elland (6301) and Halifax (6401 6402) attended.
UPDATE : Grosvenor Chemical
Works,
The fire involved a raw products warehouse containing pesticides and glue-based
products. The building was well alight on arrival of fire crews and with a
severe fire including flammable liquid run off on floors, the fire also spread
to chemical storage tanks . A total of 10 Ground
monitors were used to tackle the fire and supporting appliances from Greater
Manchester assisted. Approx 15% of the whole site has been involved and crews
are at present damping down what is a deep seated fire on the site.
Interview with steve Rhodes WYF&RS
24/05/10 19:58
Junction Carr Lane and Wetherby Road at Shadwell
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 vehicles involved, 2 casualties, one
released by Fire Service personnel, both casualties taken by ambulance to
hospital.
Appliances from Stanks (2801) and Moortown (2601 2602) and a specialist senior
adviser attended.
Fairbank Road
House fire - Proved to be 1st floor bedroom involved. Crews used 1 hosereel jet, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure
ventilation.
Appliances from
24/10/05 01:05
Grosvenor Chemical Works, Lees Mill Lane, Linthwaite
Building Fire MP x 25 Incident - Proved to be a chemical plant involved, fire
in a storage section and involved pesticides and glue-based products.Fire
contained to buildings of origin by crews using foam and 6 Ground monitors. Due
to severity of fire and structure type partial collapse of building took place.
Deep seated fire remains and crews dampen down fire scene.
Appliances from all areas of the brigade attended the incident with foam
support from neighbouring county.
Les Fox footage of chemicals
factory fire
24/05/10 00:06
Westholme Road, Thrum Hall, Halifax
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 passenger trapped and extricated from
vehicle by Fire Service Personnel. Casualty was transported to Hospital
by Ambulance.
Appliances from Halifax (6401 6402) and Illingworth(6701)
attended.
23/05/10 17:08
A58 Whitehall Road, Chain Bar, Bradford
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be single vehicle involved which had caught
fire, Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 1 casualty involved and taken to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Odsal (4702) and Cleckheaton (6201) along with supervisory
officer attended.
23/05/10 16:08
Cleckheaton Road, Bradford
Suspicious Package - Further details to follow, however Dewsbury DIM Unit
attended later supported by RAF Bomb disposal unit to a suspicious package at
above location. Odsal Fire station part of the Exclusion Zone and taped off.
22/05/10 15:51
Speedibake, Cross lane, Bradford
Ammonia Alarm MP x 4 Incident - Proved to be small leak of ammonia which
increased to 500 parts per million, this was confined to the basement area of a
single storey building approx 100m x 50m. Crews were deployed in 2 Gas tight
suits to deal with the incident after specialist Fire officers consulted with
on-site technicians.
Appliances from Morley (2701), Cleckheaton (6201), Stanningley 3101 3102) and
Dewsbury (DIM Unit and 8302) attended.
22/05/10 05:13
Washington Street, Girlington, Bradford
House Fire - Proved to be ground floor of property involved and crews used 1
Hosereel jet and 4 Breathing apparatus. All persons were out of the house on
the arrival of the Fire service.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201 4202) attended.
Harrogate Road
Road Traffic Collision, 1 car involved. 1 female passenger trapped,
extricated by Fire Service personnel and transported to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Moortown (2601 2602) and
21/05/10 09:35
Hollingwood Rise, Ilkley
House Fire - Proved to be the roof void involved and crews used 1 hosereel jet and a thermal image camera. 1 male casualty aged 43 suffered smoke inhalation and
slight burns to right hand. Fire Service personnel administered oxygen
therapy and a burns shield on scene and he was then transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Silsden (5201) and Otley (4801) attended.
Nashville Road
House Fire - Proved to be an unoccupied property involved with a fire in the
basement. Crews used 2 Hosereel jets and 4 Breathing
apparatus sets.
Appliances from Keighley (4601 4602) attended
21/05/10 09:04
Manchester Road, Linthwaite
Building Fire - Proved to be a fish and chip shop fryer involved, Crews used 1 Hosereel
jet, 2 Breathing apparatus, 2 Foam extinguishers and Positive pressure
ventilation fan. 1 male casualty aged approximately 52
suffered smoke inhalation, was given oxygen therapy by Fire Service
personnel and transported to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Slaithwaite (7201) and Marsden (6801) attended.
Dewsbury Scar, High Street, Thornhill, Dewsbury
Cliff Rescue - Proved to be 11 year old Child fallen over cliff on bicycle
approx 30 feet down. Fire Service personnel used lines and ropes along with a longboard to rescue the child. He was taken to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Dewsbury (8301 8302), Elland (6301) and Pontefract (9001) attended along with specialist Technical Rescue
officer.
20/05/2010 18:23
Honley Business Park, New Mill Road, Honley
Building Fire MP x 4 Aerials 1 - Proved to be a single storey industrial unit
building involved, approx 20m x 15m. Around 30% was involved in fire which
involved 28 tonnes of plastic polymer. Crews used 3 Large
jets, 1 Ground monitor foam making unit and Aerial Ladder Platform.
Appliances from Holmfirth (6601), Marsden (6801)
Meltham (6901),
19/05/10 19:31
Opposite Real Radio, Dewsbury Road, Tingley
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 3 vehicles involved, 1 person was trapped
in 1 vehicle and extrication carried out by Fire service personnel
involving roof removal and casualty transferred to Leeds General Infirmary by
ambulance.
Appliances from Morley (2701) and Hunslet (2501 2502) attended.
18/05/10 23:54
High Green Road, Altofts, Wakefield
House fire Persons Reported - Crews used 1 hosereel
jet and 2 Breathing apparatus, 1 male and 1 female adult suffered smoke
inhalation and were transported to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Normanton (8801) and
Park View,
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be an attic bedroom involved crews used
1 Hosereel jet and 4 Breathing apparatus . All
occupiers of the property were out prior to Fire Service arrival. Male occupier
suffered smoke inhalation and was given oxygen therapy by Fire Services. He was
taken to hospital by ambulance
Appliances from Halifax (6401 6402) and Illingworth (6701) attended
16/05/2010 21:26
Miles Hill Grove, Meanwood, Leeds
House Fire MP x 4 and aerials x 1 - Proved to be a semi detached house involved
with fire in the roof void. Crews used 2 Hosereel jets and 4 Breathing
apparatus Male casualty approx 44 years old was
taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Moortown (2601 2602), Leeds (2001 2002 2006ALP) attended along
with the Red Cross Fire Victim Support Vehicle from Idle attended
16/05/10 21:13
Wood Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 vehicles involved. 2 people were
trapped and extricated by Fire Service personnel, they
were taken to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from
16/05/10 18:24 - Woodhead Road, Holmbridge
House Fire - Proved to be ground floor bedroom involved and crews used 1 hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus. Male occupier
suffered smoke inhalation and was checked over on scene by ambulance crews. He
was taken to hospital by relatives for a precautionary check up.
Appliances from Holmfirth (6601) and Meltham (6901)
attended.
Woodhouse Farm,
Barn Fire MP x 10 Incident - Proved to be barn fire approx 40m x 20 well
alight, exposure risk to 3 sides. Fire crews removed
caravans from near the fire. Crews used 2 Hosereel jets, 3 Large
jets and water curtain to protect surrounding property.
Appliances from Skelmanthorpe, Mirfield (8701 8712HL),
Esmond Street
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be ground floor involved in fire, one
casualty rescued by Fire service. Crews used 1 hosereel
jet and 2 Breathing apparatus used. The casualty was treat
by ambulance crews for smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Odsal (47), Fairweather Green (42) and Bradford (40) attended.
15/05/10 19:20
Stony Lane, Allerton, Bradford
Road traffic collision - Proved to be ice cream van which had overturned, one
person trapped inside and extricated by Fire service personnel.
Appliances attended from Fairweather Green (4201 4202), Shipley (5101) and
Cleckheaton (62).
15/05/10 18:12
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be numerous persons rinding
in the back of a pickup off-road vehicle when the vehicle rolled over. One
casualty was trapped by right foot under the pickup and was extricated by Fire
service personnel then treated by paramedics before being transported to
hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Odsal ( 4701 4702) attended.
Church Lane
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 1 car on its roof with 2 casualties
trapped and extricated by Fire Service personnel. They were taken to hospital
by ambulance.
Appliances from Brighouse (6101), Cleckheaton (6201) and Elland (6301)
attended.
15/05/10 12:16
Near the Golf Club, Whitehall Road, Cleckheaton
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 vehicles involved, 2 people trapped and
extricated by Fire Service Personnel. They were transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from Bradford (4002), Odsal (4702) and Cleckheaton (6201)
attended
15/05/10 06:25
Horbury Road, Wakefield
House Fire - Proved to be a small fire in a derelict property and crew used 1
Hosereel jet.
Appliances from
Whernside Court, Menston
Flat Fire - Proved to be ground floor flat chip pan involved, crews used 1
Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus Positive
pressure ventilation. 1 male approx 20 years of age administered Oxygen Therapy
by Fire Service and taken to Leeds General Infirmary suffering from serious
smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Shipley (5101) and Rawdon (5001) attended
14/05/10 23:38
Monkhill Mount, Pontefract
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be kitchen involved in fire, crews used
1 Hosereel jet. All persons were accounted for, Elderly male taken to hospital
by ambulance suffering from slight smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Pontefract (9001), Knottingley (8601)
and Castleford (8201) attended.
Spen Lane
Lorry Fire - Proved to be a tractor unit of articulated lorry on fire, crews
used 2 Hosereel jets and 2 Breathing apparatus.
Male lorry driver sleeping in the cab at the time of the fire was taken to
hospital by ambulance suffering from smoke inhalation.
Appliances from Cleckheaton (6201) and Batley (8101) attended.
Pottery Lane
Animal Rescue - Proved to be a deer in the canal. Technical Rescue Officer sent
to assess and requested a pump to attend from Knottingley. The deer was rescued
from the water and released, uninjured, back into the woods after consultation
with the RSPCA.
Appliance from Knottingley (8601) attended
14/05/10 05:21
Bretton Street, Savile
Town, Dewsbury
Building Fire MP x 5 Incident - Proved to be a Warehouse 20m x 50m, with
30% involved in fire. Crews used 2 large jets, 2 Breathing apparatus and
Positive pressure ventilation.
Appliances from Dewsbury (8301 8302), Morley (2701), Batley (8101) and Mirfield
(8701) attended along with Fire Investigation Officer.
Canal Road,
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be 2 cars involved. 1 female casualty
extricated by Fire Service Personnel.
Appliances from
12/05/10 23:56
Cross Fields, Dalton, Huddersfield
Car Fire - Proved to be a Citroen Picasso involved in fire, crews used 1 Hosereel
jet and 1 Breathing apparatus set.
Appliance from
New North Road
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be a single vehicle involved, had rolled
over on a roundabout. Casualty released prior to arrival of Fire service.
Appliances from
12/05/10 22:44
High Royds Drive, Menston,
Leeds
Flat Fire persons Reported MP x 7 Aerials x 2 incident - Proved to be roof well
alight on arrival, of three storey building approx 15m x 15m used as apartment
complex. Fire contained to roof area and crews used 2 Large
jets, 1 hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus sets 2
x Aerial ladder Platforms. Severe water damage also caused to property. All
persons were accounted for and no injuries.
Appliances from Rawdon (5001), Idle (4401), Otley (4801), Ilkley (4501),
Stanningley (3102 3112HL), Cookridge (2201), Odsal (4702), Moortown (2602),
Bradford (4006 ALP),
Moorland Fire, Farnhill,
Assist North Yorkshire on border of both counties.
Moorland Fire MP x 5 and
Water Bowser - Proved to be 1 square acre of moorland
involved in fire, Crews used 2 Large jets and Beaters.
Appliances from Silsden (5201 5202), Keighley (4602), Skipton
and Water Bowser from Boroughbridge attended.
12/05/10 12:26
M62 Motorway Eastbound, Hartshead Moor Services
Lorry Fire - Proved to be a Heavy Goods Vehicle involved well alight and crews
used 2 Hosereel jets and 4 Breathing apparatus.
Appliances from Cleckheaton (62), Odsal (47) and Elland (63) attended.
12/05/10 12:00
Valentine Mews, Lofthouse
Garage Fire - Proved to be detached garage with 20% involved in fire, 1 argon
cylinder also involved. Crews used 2 hosereel
jets, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure ventilation. 1 male
casualty approx 40 years old suffered slight smoke inhalation, was given oxygen
therapy on scene by Fire Service personnel and transported to hospital by
ambulance.
Appliances from
10/05/10 23:08
Croft Autos, Calder Valley Mills, Ravensthorpe,
Dewsbury
Building Fire, MP x 5 Aerials x 1 Incident - Proved to be a 2 storey building
100% involved in fire with acetylene cylinders also involved. Crews used 3 Large jets, 2 Ground monitors and 1 Aerial Ladder Platform.
Appliances from Dewsbury (83 x 2), Mirfield (87 8712HL), Ossett (89), Batley
(81)
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be involving 1 car, 1 male trapped and
extricated by Fire service personnel taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by
Ambulance.
Appliances from
07/05/10 23:42
Listers Mill, Lilycroft
Road, Manningham, Bradford
Car Fire - Proved to be car fire in underground car park of the mill, crews
used 2 Hosereel jets and 6 Breathing apparatus. Incident also attended by the
Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, the
bomb squad carried out the controlled explosion.Police
and the fire service are investigating the cause of the initial blaze and how a
suspected explosive liquid came to be in the underground car park.
Appliances from Fairweather Green (4201 4202) and Idle (4401) attended
07/05/10 22:45
Guard House Primary School, Keighley
Building Fire - Proved to be fire in disused school building, classroom
involved where insulation materials had been set alight. Crews used 1 Hosereel
jet, 2 Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure ventilation.
Appliances from Keighley (46 x 2 ) and Bingley (41)
attended.
06/05/10 12:47
Sunrise Restaurant, Otley Road, Undercliffe, Bradford
Fire in Open - Proved to be an exploded Argon cylinder in a metal container
with other Butane and Propane cylinder. Crews used 2 Ground monitors to cool
down area and cylinders. Nearby premises were evacuated as a precaution and
there were no persons involved or injured.
Appliances from
06/05/10 04:08
Potternewton Lane, Meanwood,
Leeds
House Fire - Proved to be ground floor involved in fire and crews used 1
Hosereel jet, 4 Breathing apparatus and positive pressure ventilation.
Ambulance requested for 2 male casualties suffering from smoke inhalation but
did not attend hospital
Appliances from Moortown (2601 2602) attended
05/05/10 01:41
Regent Street, Castleford
House Persons Reported - Proved to be fire in kitchen extinguished using 1 hosereel jet, 6 Breathing apparatus sets and Positive
pressure ventilation. 2 people were led to safety by Fire Service
personnel and were taken to hospital by ambulance.
Appliances from Castleford (8201), Pontefract (9001)
and Normanton (8801) attended.
04/05/10 16:00
Bradford Road, Valley Road, Cleckheaton
Road Traffic Collision - Proved to be involving 1 car and 1 heavy goods
vehicle, 1 person trapped in Ford KA was extricated by Fire service personnel
who also administered First Aid. Casualty was left in the care of
Ambulance service personnel.
Appliances from Cleckheaton (6201 6212), Batley (8101) and Odsal (4702)
attended. Technical Rescue Vehicle from Cleckheaton also attended.
Guard House Primary School,
Appliances from Keighley (46 x 2 ) attended.
03/05/10 20:13
Greenholme Court, Holme
Wood, Bradford
House Fire - Fire in mid terraced property affecting upstairs bedroom, fire
extinguished using 2 Hosereel jets, 4 Breathing apparatus and Positive Pressure
ventilation. Cannabis farm with drugs located on upper floor.
Appliances from Bradford (4002) and Odsal (4701 4702) attended.
Wenning Street
Animal Rescue, assist RSPCA - Proved to be 5
ducklings fallen down drain, crews removed grate and released birds.
Appliance from Keighley (46) attended
02/05/10 10:21
Cylindrical Candle House, Granary Wharfe, Leeds
Building Fire - Proved to be building materials on fire on ground floor and
crews used 1 Hosereel jet and 2 Breathing apparatus sets.
Appliances from
02/05/10 08:54
Marsh Street, Bankfoot, Bradford
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be a 3 storey mid terrace property
involved in fire, 50% of 3rd floor attic involved and crews uised
2 Hosereel jets, 4 Breathing apparatus. All persons were accounted for.
Appliances from Odsal (47 x2) and
02/05/10 04:22
Hoyle Court Drive, Baildon
Flat Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be flat involved, 1 female occupant from
flat involved and 2 occupants from flat above were self rescued prior to
arrival of Fire service, all were uninjured, crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 4
Breathing apparatus and Positive pressure ventilation fan to clear flat of
smoke.
Appliances from Shipley (5101), Rawdon (5001) and Idle (4401)
attended
02/05/10 01:09
Noon Close, Stanley, Wakefield
House Fire Persons Reported - Proved to be 5 persons rescued by neighbours
prior to the arrival of the Fire service. Four people where rescued through the
ground floor windows and 1 person was rescued from the first floor window, they
where rescued by the neighbour driving his car up to the house and assisting the
occupant to safely egress from the upstairs window. Crews used 1 Hosereel jet, 6 Breathing apparatus and Positive
pressure ventilation fan.
Appliances from
02/05/10 00:48
Rowlestone Rise, Ravenscliffe,
Bradford
House Fire - Proved to be chip pan involved but was out on arrival of Fire
service, 1 female casualty suffering with smoke inhalation, given oxygen
therapy by Fire service personnel, attended to by paramedics, did not attend
hospital.
Appliances from Idle (4401) and Rawdon (5001) attended.