Food manufacturer evacuated after fire crews discover 'fumes'

The fire service said: “We were called at 1.46pm, and on arrival, crews found fumes caused by overheated cables."

Farmers Boy at Lidget Green in Bradford <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>

(Image: Google Street View)

A food manufacturer had to be evacuated this afternoon.

Three fire engines were called just before 2pm to Farmers Boy, at Greenside Park, Cemetery Road, Lidget Green in Bradford.

They found "fumes caused by overheated cables".

A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 1.46pm, and on arrival, crews found fumes caused by overheated cables.

“Three fire engines were in attendance.”

Social media reports said the Farmers Boy premises were evacuated after a fire alarm was activated.

Farmers Boy Ltd is a chilled food manufacturing subsidiary of WM Morrison Supermarkets.

It produces meat, poultry, bacon, sausages, cooked meats, pies and quiches, and packages cheese.

The Telegraph & Argus has contacted Morrisons for more details about the incident.