Investigation into Leeds city centre fire begins
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a large fire at building under renovation in Leeds city centre.
No injuries have been reported but the fire "had the potential" to be more serious, the fire service said. He said the plastic wrap around the building caught fire first but the majority of the flames were from scaffolding, which hindered firefighters' access.The fire "did have the potential" to be much more serious because of the city centre location, close to busy bars and restaurants and other occupied buildings.
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