Firefighters tackle large scrap yard blaze in Halifax

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Fire crews tackled the large blaze on Farrar Mill Lane in HalifaxImage source, Steve Midgley
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Fire crews were called to Farrar Mill Lane on Sunday morning

Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a scrap yard in Halifax.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze at a building on Farrar Mill Lane in Salterhebble was reported at about 07:00 BST.

Smoke could be seen from several miles away and local residents were advised to stay indoors with windows closed.

The fire service said six engines had been fighting the blaze, which was "under control". Crews would remain at the site damping down, it added.

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Smoke could be seen blowing across Halifax from several miles away

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