
Crews were dispatched to Harewood Street, Barkerend, at around 2.30pm on Thursday following reports of a house fire with persons reported.
Fire crews from two stations attend
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed firefighters from Bradford and Shipley attended the incident.
Emergency services remain at the scene as crews continue to deal with the fire.”
Fire found on first floor
Firefighters discovered the blaze on the first floor of a two-storey back-to-back terraced house after being called to the scene.
Crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reels and a positive pressure ventilation fan while tackling the fire.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed there was no smoke detection present within the property.
Incident ongoing
At this stage, there have been no reported casualties or injuries.
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
The incident remains ongoing and emergency services continue to work at the scene.
Residents are advised to avoid the area where possible and allow crews space to carry out their work.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
FULL statement from emergency services
A WYFRS spokesperson said: “I can confirm that we are in attendance at the incident on Harewood Street, Bradford.
“We were called at approximately 2.30pm following reports of a house fire with persons reported.
“Crews from Bradford and Shipley attended the scene. The incident is ongoing. There have been no reported casualties or injuries.”
An update from WYFRS said: “Fire in 2 storey back to back terrace house. Fire located on first floor. 4 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reels and positive pressure ventilation fan in use.
“Crews made incident persons reported upon arrival – Incident now All persons accounted for.
“No smoke detection located within the property.”



