A162 Old Great North Road closed after large building fire

The fire began in a derelict building in Brotherton, near Selby.

The A162 Old Great North Road has been closed both ways from Saddler’s Lane to Sutton Lane by emergency services.

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It comes after numerous crews from West Yorkshire, including fire and rescue teams from Selby, Tadcaster and York were called to the scene at 10.17pm on Monday (September 21).

Fire crews were seen tackling the blaze, with residents told to avoid the area and close their windows (Image: North Yorkshire Weather Updates)

The fire measured 25m by 20m, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Residents were advised to avoid the area and keep their windows shut.

Crews were still battling the fire at 3.54am on Tuesday (September 22).

A service spokesperson said: “Good progress is being made to extinguish the fire.

“Further advice from the incident ground is for local residents and road users to avoid the A162 and Great North Road which are closed whilst this incident is ongoing."

The fire began in the former building of the Thaal Indian Restaurant (Image: North Yorkshire Weather Updates)

Shortly after 6am, a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "The A162 (the old Great North Road) is currently closed in the centre of Brotherton following a fire at a restaurant overnight.

"The closure is expected to remain in place for some time while investigation work is carried out at the scene. Please avoid the area if you can and use an alternative route."