Major fire breaks out at historic Dalton Mills in Keighley
Emergency services battle a severe blaze at the derelict mill complex previously used as a filming location for Peaky Blinders.
Quick Look
- A major fire broke out at the derelict Dalton Mills complex in Keighley, West Yorkshire, prompting local evacuations and drawing 12 fire engines at its peak.
- It is the third fire at the Grade II-listed building this year.
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Why It Matters
Dalton Mills is a Grade II-listed Victorian building previously used as a filming location for Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey. It has suffered multiple fires in recent years.
Another major fire has broken out at a derelict mill complex where Peaky Blinders was filmed.
The blaze at Dalton Mills in Keighley started at about 20:00 BST on Saturday and at its peak required 12 fire engines to tackle it.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) confirmed that due to the severity of the incident a number of nearby residents were evacuated and at 23:00 BST, 10 fire engines were still in attendance.
A spokesperson added: "Members of the public are still advised to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate safely and effectively."
Bradford Council emergency planning officers were also at the scene to provide "support and guidance" to those affected by the evacuation.
It is the third fire this year at the Grade II-listed Victorian building, which was used as a filming location for period dramas Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey.
Crews were also called to a blaze there in July 2025 and there was a major fire that destroyed a significant part of the former textile mill in 2022.
Police previously said they believed most of the fires to be deliberate and two teenagers were convicted of arson in relation to the 2022 incident.
Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley & Ilkley, said the fire was "extremely concerning".
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the fire?
- Are there any reported injuries?
- Will the historic structure be demolished?
