People evacuated from properties after 'large scale' fire in Castleford town centre
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People were evacuated and directed towards a make-shift shelter after a "large-scale" fire broke out in Castleford town centre.
In a message on social media at about 2.40pm today (July 17), Wakefield Council said there was a blaze at St Mary's place in Castleford.
People were evacuated from nearby properties, the council said, and the nearby Five Towns Resource Centre, on Welbeck Street, was also being used as a "shelter" with refreshments.
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"Please keep away from the area and stay safe," the post added.
However, in an update at about 3.30pm, the council said the fire had been extinguished.
The local authority said: "The fire has been put out and the area is now safe.
"The reception centre for residents is now closed. Thank you for sharing the information."