Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds. Read more here:
More than 30 firefighters are tackling a barn blaze at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said eight fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were at the scene, after crews were alerted at about 09:00 BST. The barn is under construction and does not house animals, the service said. It advised the public to avoid the area.Image caption,A fire service spokesperson said: "We have more than 30 firefighters dealing with this on-going incident, as we work to bring the fire under control, and to ensure it is contained and does not spread.
"We understand the barn was being renovated, and as a result we can confirm there are no animals on this part of the site at this time, with no livestock harmed in anyway. "We are working with our emergency services partners and the local authority. It is too early to speculate on the cause of the fire, but this will be investigated in due course."
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Historic Houses shortlist Temple Newsam in Yorkshire for Collections Award 2023Historic Houses has included Temple Newsam in Leeds on the shortlist for its 2023 Collections Award.
Read more »
Fire crews battle late night blaze in Burley as residents report seeing 'smoke billowing' from homeFire crews were rushed to a residential area in Leeds after smoke was seen “billowing” from two properties.
Read more »
'Unexploded bombs' discovered at Scots property as emergency crews race to sceneEmergency services raced to Main Street in Strathpeffer, Highlands, after the alarm was raised at around 2.30pm on Wednesday.
Read more »
What the critics are saying about Lincolnshire-filmed Bridgerton: Queen CharlotteQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has graced our screens - whisking us away to a world of royal romance
Read more »
What the critics are saying about Lincolnshire-filmed Bridgerton: Queen CharlotteWhat the critics are saying about Lincolnshire-filmed Bridgerton: Queen Charlotte Lincolnshire
Read more »
Horncastle iguana rescued from tree after escaping via cat flapFire crews come to the rescue after Einstein climbs a tree in Horncastle.
Read more »