Eight engines called to Bradford school as 80% of building sets on fire
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The fire broke out at a school on Thornton View Road in Bradford.
The roof of the building was part of the 80 per cent on fire.
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Hide AdEight fire crews from Leeds, Fairweather Green, Odsal, Bradford, Stanningley, Illingworth, Shipley and Halifax were reported to be at the scene in BD14 at 8am and multiple appliances are reported to still be there now (around 2pm).
Firefighters used breathing apparatus, three large jets and an aerial appliance to deal with the incident.
A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Multiple calls received this morning to smoke coming from a school building.
"Crews from Fairweather Green, Odsal, Bradford, Leeds, Stanningley, Illingworth, Shipley & Halifax attended initially to tackle the fire.
"The building was 80% involved including roof.
"Firefighters used breathing apparatus, 3 large jets and an aerial appliance to deal with incident.
"Multiple appliances still on scene.
"Location: Thornton view road, Bradford, BD14 6JX."
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