A ROAD is closed this afternoon as crews from across Bradford and Leeds deal with a large building fire.

Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at a multi-occupancy commercial unit building on Pool Road, Otley. 

Crews were called at 10.48am.

Ilkley Gazette: Crews battle a fire at a building on Pool Road, OtleyCrews battle a fire at a building on Pool Road, Otley (Image: Damien Healey)

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said that the "incident has been sectorised" and the fire is "70 metres by 40 meters with exposure risk to one side".

Appliances from Otley, Rawdon, Cookridge, Leeds and Shipley are in attendance with supporting resources and specialist officers.

Ilkley Gazette: An aerial ladder platform is being used to battle a fire on Pool Road, OtleyAn aerial ladder platform is being used to battle a fire on Pool Road, Otley (Image: Damien Healey)

An aerial ladder platform along with two large jets, two hose reels and four breathing apparatus are in use.

The A659 Pool Road is closed both ways between Old Pool Road and the Shell petrol station and there is slow traffic in the area.