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Leeds fire: Leonardo building blaze treated as arson Leeds fire: Leonardo building blaze treated as arson
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Footage shows the scale of city centre blazeFootage shows the scale of city centre blaze
Footage shows the scale of city centre blazeFootage shows the scale of city centre blaze
A fire which broke out at a high-rise building in Leeds is being treated as arson, police have said.A fire which broke out at a high-rise building in Leeds is being treated as arson, police have said.
The blaze engulfed part of the Leonardo building near Millennium Square on Saturday night, as plastic sheeting which covered scaffolding caught fire.The blaze engulfed part of the Leonardo building near Millennium Square on Saturday night, as plastic sheeting which covered scaffolding caught fire.
The building, which was under renovation, was vacant at the time and no-one was injured.The building, which was under renovation, was vacant at the time and no-one was injured.
West Yorkshire Police said the incident is now being investigated as arson and inquiries are ongoing.West Yorkshire Police said the incident is now being investigated as arson and inquiries are ongoing.
The fire was reported at about 19:30 BST at the building on Cookridge Street.The fire was reported at about 19:30 BST at the building on Cookridge Street.
The fire service said the blaze had the potential to be much more seriousThe fire service said the blaze had the potential to be much more serious
Incident commander Dale Gardiner, from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire "had the potential" to be more serious, due to its city centre location.Incident commander Dale Gardiner, from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the fire "had the potential" to be more serious, due to its city centre location.
He said the plastic wrap around the building initially caught fire but the majority of the flames were from scaffolding, which hindered firefighters' access.He said the plastic wrap around the building initially caught fire but the majority of the flames were from scaffolding, which hindered firefighters' access.
Some nearby buildings were evacuated but, despite the flames taking hold of the top three floors, fire crews managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighbouring properties.Some nearby buildings were evacuated but, despite the flames taking hold of the top three floors, fire crews managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighbouring properties.
Leeds City Museum remained closed on Sunday but said it had been unaffected by the fire.Leeds City Museum remained closed on Sunday but said it had been unaffected by the fire.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may help with the enquiry is asked to call Leeds District CID.Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may help with the enquiry is asked to call Leeds District CID.
Anyone with information is urged to contact policeAnyone with information is urged to contact police
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