Firefighters scrambled to John William Street in Huddersfield on Wednesday night after smoke poured from...

Published: 7:22 am February 5, 2026
Updated: 9:30 pm February 5, 2026

Firefighters scrambled to John William Street in Huddersfield on Wednesday night after smoke poured from a restaurant’s basement.

 

Smoke Seen Billowing from Basement of Four-Storey Building

The alarm was raised at 9.36pm when witnesses spotted dense smoke coming from below a busy eatery. The building’s ground floor is a restaurant, with living accommodation above.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Describe Intense Response

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed: “Fire in basement of 4-storey building measuring 15m x 24m.”

Crews deployed 8 breathing apparatus sets, 4 hose reels, and one large water jet to tackle the blaze.

Topics :Fire
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