Housing provider accessing next steps for bungalows

Two of the Anchor Housing properties were destroyed, with a third also involved, in the blaze on The Crescent in Buttershaw last month.

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

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

A closer look at the damage caused (Image: Newsquest) When the Telegraph & Argus visited the street yesterday, the roofs of the two bungalows were completely ruined.

Debris from the fire also remained in the front gardens.

The Telegraph & Argus asked Anchor Housing for an update earlier this week.

A spokesperson for Reevy Park Court and The Crescent housing location responded by saying: “We are in the process of determining the full extent of the damage and working with loss adjusters to assess next steps.” 

Debris from the fire remains in the front gardens (Image: Newsquest) The fire service said the blaze was caused by the "improper disposal of smoking materials".
It started in a bin storage area outside a property.

Smoking materials came into contact with combustible materials stored within this area, investigators said.

Crews used four hose reels, two large jets, four breathing apparatus, and one aerial appliance to extinguish the fire.

At the time, Anchor Housing said it has a "robust fire safety plan in place" and that it was "working with the fire brigade who are investigating the cause".

The roofs were destroyed (Image: Newsquest) Recalling the night of the fire, one resident 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."

A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service added: "Our advice, as always, would be to always dispose of smoking material responsibly making sure it is fully out.

"Where possible, do not store wheelie bins and combustible items directly against your property."