FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a builders' merchants in Silsden last night.

Crews from across the district were called out to the incident, at Naylor Myers, in Keighley Road.

The fire started in machinery and spread to materials and the roof.

Four breathing apparatus sets were worn and two large water jets used to bring the blaze under control.

Fire engines from Keighley, Ilkley, Bingley, Shipley and Skipton – plus an aerial appliance and support unit from Bradford – attended.

The call was received at 6.30pm and crews spent about three hours at the scene.

Damage was extensive but a large part of the building was saved.

It is believed the fire was caused by an electrical fault.