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Ben Abbiss

Scared residents say 'stay away' as massive Wakefield fire battled by 80 fire crews

Firefighters from across Yorkshire are fighting a huge warehouse fire this evening.

Dramatic photos and video footage show a huge blaze at an industrial estate off Dale Street in the Ossett area of Wakefield.

Around 80 firefighters from 13 different stations, including Leeds, Morley, Rothwell, Killingbeck and Hunslet, were called to the fire.

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14 fire engines, five large jets, two aerial appliances and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene.

A car workshop and a concrete factory have been affected, with an entire warehouse building destroyed.

Jacklyn Ellis, who lives in one of the many houses close to the fire, said: "I was just putting the baby to bed when this is what we see.

Huge fire at warehouse off Dale Street in Wakefield (YappApp)

"People are blocking the drive to watch what's going off and more are people walking around than on a busy day.

"I'm scared for anyone close by and hope everyone stays safe and smart.

Huge fire at warehouse off Dale Street in Wakefield (YappApp)

"People are still driving down the road, over the fire hoses to just be turned around. People should avoid Dale Street if they can."

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