In Attendance(status)

'Make Pumps 6' Derelict Building Fire - Dewsbury

Time
6.39pm
Date
25 March 2026
Type
Property fire
Location
Wheelwright Drive, Dewsbury
Special teams
Hose Layer Unit
Welfare Unit
Command Unit Light
Drone Team
Fire Investigation (FI) Team
Description:

Initial reports from 1 caller of smoke from roof of derelict school building. Crews initially struggled for access due to a fallen tree.

Crews relocated to Healds Road, gained access and identified the area on fire.

Shortly after 8pm, crews in attendance requested to "Make Pumps 6" - 2 more fire engines and supporting appliances and officers were sent.

*** 2200 update ***

Building measures approx. 70m x 50m and is of 2 floors with approx. 50% of the 2nd floor involved. No casualties or injuries reported.

Crews using a total of 4 large jets and 1 ground monitor at this time.

Fire crews were supported by Yorkshire Ambulance Service, West Yorkshire Police, Kirklees Council, Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, Northern Power and Northern Gas Networks.