Overview

• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called around 11:09pm and sent five crews plus an aerial ladder to the scene on Burnley Road.
• The fire severely damaged the Acorn Centre’s upper floor and roof, with officials describing the structure as a derelict building.
• Police kept the A646 closed into Friday morning with a large cordon around the bus station and Aldi car park, and there was no estimate for reopening.
• Bus services were diverted away from Todmorden Bus Station, with operators rerouting services via alternative stops on Halifax Road and at the Town Hall.
• Residents and nearby businesses were evacuated overnight, witnesses reported flames about 15 feet high, one fire crew remains checking hotspots, and investigators are due to examine the cause.