Fire crews tackle building blaze

BBC/Phil Bodmer A large plume of smoke rises from a building with snow on its roof.BBC/Phil Bodmer
Crews were called to the blaze at 16:30 GMT on Wednesday

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a building in Bradford.

Five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were called to the blaze at a property on Alice Street, off Lumb Lane in the north of the city, at 16:30 BST.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was an "ongoing incident" and crews were being supported by police and paramedics.

A cordon has been put in place on Lumb Lane and drivers are being urged to avoid the area.

BBC/Phil Bodmer Police tape cordons off part of a street. Two ambulances can be seen parked on the street.BBC/Phil Bodmer
A police cordon remained in place on Lumb Lane

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