Major travel chaos after huge blaze at Shipley waste management site

The fire has affected travel in the area with trains cancelled and roads closed. Credit: ITV Yorkshire

More than 100 firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at a waste management site in Shipley near Bradford.

At its height fifteen fire engines from across the region were called to the site on Canal Road in the early hours of Saturday August 11.

100 firefighters tackled the blaze at its height. Credit: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

The fire is affecting travel with trains cancelled and roads closed. Commuters are being advised to check before travelling.

Residents living nearby have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

No one was injured in the fire at a waste management site in Shipley. Credit: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

Around eight fire engines remain at the scene. No one has been injured.