Ravensthorpe house fire: Five taken to hospital
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Up to 80 firefighters have been dealing with a residential fire in Dewsbury overnight
Five people have been taken to hospital after a house fire on a residential street in Dewsbury overnight.
About 80 firefighters were called to Queen Street, Ravensthorpe, shortly after midnight, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.
Videos on social media showed a mid-terraced house well ablaze while neighbours look on.
The injured people were taken to hospitals in Leeds and Wakefield, Yorkshire Ambulance Service said.
It is not clear how seriously injured they were.
Emergency services were called just after midnight to reports of a large house fire
The fire has affected nearby properties, drone pictures show
Two crews remained at the scene on Sunday morning, the fire service added.
West Yorkshire Police has been contacted for more information.
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