A huge blaze has ripped through a restaurant in West Yorkshire with nearby homes being evacuated.
Around 80 firefighters started tackling the flames at La Perla Italian restaurant in Hebden Bridge shortly after 2am this morning.
Eyewitnesses claimed people had been trapped inside the building, but crews later confirmed no one had been hurt, reports Yorkshire Live.
Twelve people have been evacuated due to heavy smoke in the area, according to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, with the town hall open to anyone affected.
Properties on either side of the blaze have been saved, added the fire service.
Residents living nearby are being advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
In an update around 6.22am, the fire service said: "Two Ariel's and nine pumps in use [at the scene]. Buildings to either side of the incident have been saved.
"Twelve persons have been evacuated due heavy smoke.
"There is heavy smoke in the surrounding area. Please avoid the area, and keep windows/doors closed."
Locals are also being asked to avoid the area.
Calderdale Council tweeted: "Please avoid Hebden Bridge town centre area until further notice, there are several road closures due to a major fire. We have officers and wardens in the area."
Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker added: "Sad to see this iconic mill go up in flames during the night. Thankfully there are no known casualties.
"The town centre is currently closed off and people living in the town centre of Hebden Bridge are advised to keep windows and doors closed."
