A HUGE fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill famed for its use in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey.
Flames began engulfing Dalton Mills in Keighley, Yorkshire, at around 2.45pm on Saturday.
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YorkshireLive/MENA huge fire erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey[/caption]
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The landmark is known for featuring in the hit TV show Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, and Downtown Abbey.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 12 fire engines from surrounding areas were sent to the scene.
This is not the first inferno to tear through the property, with fire crews called there just last month.
They battles flames on the third and four floors, and the building was 40 per cent ablaze.
North Yorkshire Weather Updates posted on Facebook: “Dalton Mills is on fire again.”
One disappointed local commented: “Sad to see what’s left of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents’ past go up in flames. Such a lovely building too.”
Another penned: “So sad all the old buildings being destroyed.”
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment.
A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews responded to a fire involving a large derelict structure.
“Hazards on site included significant fire and smoke.”
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YorkshireLive/MENThe alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley[/caption]
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