Firefighters tackle Castleford derelict building blaze

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze shortly before 14:00 BST ON Wednesday

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a derelict building in Castleford.

Pictures posted on social media show large plumes of smoke billowing into the air above Whitwood Common Lane.

Crews from Normanton and Castleford had been at the scene of the fire since just after 14:00 BST on Wednesday, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

A fire service spokesperson said it had received "several calls" from people about the blaze and eight firefighters were currently at the scene.

Crews from Normanton and Castleford are in attendance, the fire service said

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze was located in a derelict building