Leeds city centre fire: Live updates as fire crews tackle huge blaze at Leonardo Building near City Museum
The site affected appears to be the Leonardo Building which is currently being turned into student accommodation.
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Fire investigators working to establish cause of blaze
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Leeds city centre building engulfed by flames
Firefighters are tackling a huge fire in Leeds city centre which appears to have broken out in the last hour or so. Pictures began emerging on social media shortly before 8pm tonight.
Video footage shows scale of the fire
The Rev Jon Swales shared this footage that shows the scale of the fire as flames appear to have broken through the roof of the building.
Building hit by blaze was undergoing redevelopment
The fire appears to have broken out in the Leonardo Building or the neighbouring Thoresby House, both of which are currently being redeveloped.
City Centre buildings could be converted into 475 student flats
Early plans to renovate two of Leeds city centre’s most recognisable buildings are set to go before councillors later this week.
Cordon in place as emergency services work at scene
This footage from reporter Dennis Morton captures the intensity of the fire and shows the cordon that is now in place to keep members of the public at distance.