Overview

• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service initially deployed 12 fire engines to tackle conflagrations at the derelict mill and a neighbouring heritage building, scaling back to six appliances and two aerial platforms by Monday morning.
• Embers from the mill’s blaze set the roof of Keighley Bus Museum alight, but volunteers and diverted crews used a vintage fire engine to limit damage to the vehicles stored inside.
• The museum trust has cancelled upcoming open days, including on August 17, and launched a JustGiving fundraising page alongside calls for volunteer support to finance urgent roof repairs and cleanup.
• West Yorkshire Police and the fire service continue investigating the cause, with arson specialists on alert and local MP Robbie Moore warning that any perpetrators could face the full force of the law.
• Dalton Mills’s escheat status under the Crown Estate has left the landmark without a responsible owner, complicating restoration efforts and prompting calls for clearer legal mechanisms to protect heritage sites.