Crews tackle fire at ex-homeless hostel

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire dealt with a large blaze at a former hostel for homeless people.

Eight fire appliances were called to the scene of the blaze at the former Combs Hostel on Hall Lane at Thornhill, Dewsbury, just after 8.30pm on Tuesday. West Yorkshire Fire Service said half of the two-storey derelict building was involved in fire. Appliances initially attended from Dewsbury, Mirfield and Wakefield. No-one was injured in the fire.