'Make Pumps 6' Derelict Building Fire - Dewsbury

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.

*** 0130 update ***

4 large jets are still in use. Some supporting appliances and crews have been stood down. Incident now staffed with 4 fire engines.

*** 0315 update ***

Crews now using 2 large jets. 

*** 0530 update ***

We continue to have 4 crews in attendance taking in the sunrise and using 2 large jets on the property.

*** 0700 update ***

Fire now out; crews damping down with 1 hosereel. Incident de-escalated to 2 fire engines.

*** 1200 update ***

All crews have now left the scene but will be revisiting to check for hotspots throughout today.

*** 2000 update ***

All crews have left the scene and the incident has been closed.