Six crews are now at the scene including an aerial ladder, while people are being urged to avoid the town centre as firefighters are battling the blaze."Please avoid Hebden Bridge town centre area until further notice, there are several road closures due to a major fire," the council said.In an earlier update at 6.22am, the fire service said two aerial appliances and nine fire engines were continuing to battle the blaze."12 persons have been evacuated due heavy smoke.
"There is heavy smoke in the surrounding area. Please avoid the area, and keep windows/doors closed." It came after the fire service's first statement said people had been evacuated from properties in the area at about 4.10am. It added that crews had been called in from Greater Manchester and Lancashire Fire Service to support.
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