A COMMUNITY has been left devastated after a fire ripped through bungalows late on Sunday night. 

It happened just before midnight on The Crescent in Buttershaw on Sunday. 

Two of the homes, which are run by Anchor Housing, were 100 per cent involved in the blaze.

The fire service said there were seven casualties, all of which were out of the properties when firefighters arrived.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service added that three of these were taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary.

One of the bungalowsOne of the bungalows (Image: Newsquest) Crews used four hose reels, two large jets, four breathing apparatus, and one aerial appliance to extinguish the fire.

As of Monday afternoon, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said the cause of the blaze was still under investigation.

Anchor Housing said it has a "robust fire safety plan in place" and it is "working with the fire brigade who are investigating the cause".

In a statement sent to the Telegraph & Argus, it added: "The safety and wellbeing of our residents is paramount.” 

When the T&A visited the scene on Monday morning, residents, who did not wish to be named, spoke of their shock. 

Recalling the night, one said: "I could hear all the commotion around my bungalow. I thought what the heck is going on?

"I got out of bed and had a look outside my front window. I saw all the fire engines and that is when I decided to open my front door.

"I wasn't sure whether to stop in here in case it set off on mine. It is so close.

"I was shaking when I got outside. My next-door neighbour said 'come in here and I will make you a drink'. We were both shocked.

"The roof was well on fire. That had gone up very quickly. We were all pretty frightened.

"They (the affected residents) have lost everything.

"They had five or six fire engines then ambulance and police. It was quite frightening. 

"I took my car out of the drive because it was full of ash. I was just shocked when I saw it this morning at half past six.

"It is usually very quiet. It scared me to death."

A destroyed doorwayA destroyed doorway (Image: Newsquest) Another added: "I just heard a load of shouting, I thought it was kids. After a bit, I thought 'right, I'll put my dressing gown on' and opened the door and it was on fire.

"There were flames everywhere. It's scary, isn't it?"

They spoke of how quickly the fire service arrived and after taking in the scene this morning, said: "It's devastation."

West Yorkshire Police said the investigation of the incident will be led by the fire service.

Full West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service statement

A spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.49pm yesterday to reports of a house fire at The Crescent, Bradford.

"We sent Odsal, Fairweather Green, Bradford, Shipley, and the aerial appliance from Bradford.

"This was three domestic buildings involved in fire.

"Crews used hose reels, large jets, and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.

"Seven casualties were all out of the properties upon our arrival and were left in the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service on scene."

Full Yorkshire Ambulance Service statement

A spokesperson said: "A number of ambulance resources, including three ambulances and the Hazardous Area Response Team responded to a fire incident in The Crescent, Buttershaw on Sunday night. 

"Three patients were conveyed to Bradford Royal Infirmary."

Full Anchor Housing statement 

A spokesperson said: “A fire occurred at Reevy Park Court and The Crescent, a housing location in Buttershaw in which no one was harmed.

"Residents from three properties were evacuated.

"We have a robust fire safety plan in place, and we are working with the fire brigade who are investigating the cause.

"The safety and wellbeing of our residents is paramount.”