Shocking footage captures moment huge fire rips Leeds city centre building apart

Leeds city centre residents were awoken by the “smell of smoke” this morning as firefighters tackled a building fire.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service responded to calls at 4.40am this morning as residents reported “smells of smoke” in flats located on Kirkgate. Responding firefighters found a three storey derelict building 60 per cent involved in fire.