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A large amount of fireworks which reportedly were a "significant risk to public safety" have been seized from a Bradford shop.
Fire officers, along with members of the West Yorkshire Police, carried out a planned inspection at a fireworks shop on Darley Street.
Pictures and video on social media showed officers going into and carrying out boxes of fireworks at Big Shotter Fireworks on Tuesday.
What has the fire service said?
The fire service has explained that the amount of fireworks stored at the business exceeded permitted limits, which created a "significant risk to public safety".
A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "WYFRS has seized a significant quantity of fireworks from a commercial premises in Bradford following a planned inspection.
"The action was taken after officers identified that fireworks were being stored in excess of the permitted limits, creating a significant risk to public safety.
"The seizure was carried out using powers available under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and with the assistance of West Yorkshire Police.
"The fireworks have been removed from the premises and are being safely stored whilst enquiries are ongoing."
The Telegraph & Argus has contacted Big Shotter Fireworks for a comment.