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Firefighters Battle Blaze at Dalton Mills in Keighley
Twelve fire engines were sent as crews worked to contain the blaze and police closed Dalton Lane and urged nearby residents to stay indoors.
- On Saturday at approximately 8:00pm, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a large fire involving Dalton Mills in Keighley, deploying 12 fire engines to the incident.
- West Yorkshire Police closed Dalton Lane to all traffic while emergency crews worked to control the flames. Authorities advised nearby residents to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.
- The 150-year-old textile mill is a recognized landmark that has previously served as a filming location for Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey. Its cultural significance underscores the historic value at risk.
- Reports indicate the site has been plagued by multiple fires over the past four years. A major incident in July 2025 required 12 fire engines to respond to the facility.
- Significant blazes also impacted the site in March 2022, when more than 100 firefighters were deployed, and a serious fire occurred in 2011. The facility's repeated fire incidents highlight ongoing structural or operational concerns.
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