Update statement from West Yorkshire fire and Rescue Service re chemical fire at Grosvenor Chemicals, Lees Mill Lane, Linthwaite.

Due to the efforts of the firefighters throughout the night, the fire at Grosvenor Chemicals is currently under control and only 10 fire engines are now in attendance. The fire was contained before it reached bulk chemical storage tanks and the majority of the run-off water has been contained on the site. The smoke plume is gradually reducing.

The Environment Agency is monitoring the air quality as a precautionary measure and, although the majority of the water run-off has been contained, the agency is concerned about some run-off and is arranging for it to be removed for treatment by Yorkshire Water.

The Environment Agency is advising people not to work downstream in the River Colne and to keep livestock away from the River.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.