Aftermath of huge fire in Otley scrapyard shown in photos

Stations from across Bradford and Leeds battled a fire at Arthur Brotherton Ltd on Bradford Road, Otley, over the weekend. 

One resident said he heard explosions of cannisters during the blaze.

The fire reportedly took place at scrap metal dealers Arthur Brotherton Ltd, in Ellar Gyhll. (Image: Newsquest)

Melted tyres and burnt remnants of cars can be seen. 

Representatives from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYFRS) could be seen walking around the scrapyard as the fire investigation got underway.

The Telegraph & Argus has contacted WYFRS for further updates.

Large fire in Otley

Residents were asked to shut their doors and windows due to a 'smoke plume' caused by the fire on Saturday night.

Otley Road was closed both ways for most of the following day, with smoke warnings remaining in place for the surrounding area.

In an update at 8am on Sunday, a spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Three crews remain at the scene damping down the fire.

"There is still a large amount of smoke in the area so residents are being asked to continue to keep doors and windows shut."

At the height of the fire, there were crews in attendance from Otley Fire Station, as well as Leeds, Rawdon, Shipley, Cookridge, Fairweather Green, Keighley, Stanningley and Hunslet.

Up to 30 firefighters attended.

Leeds also had an aerial ladder in attendance and the fire service also sent a command unit and a welfare unit.