Huge fire rips through 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey

Published on July 26, 2025 at 05:49 PM

A HUGE fire has erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey.

The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley, ., at around 2.45pm today.

Aerial view of firefighters extinguishing a large fire at Dalton Mills.
Thick plumes of white smoke could be seen billowing from the property
Aerial view of a large building fire with heavy smoke.
A huge fire erupted at a 150-year-old mill used in Peaky Blinders and Downtown Abbey
Aerial view of a building engulfed in fire and smoke.
This is not the first inferno to tear through the property

The landmark is known for featuring in the hit tv show , starring Cillian Murphy, and .

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed 12 fire engines from surrounding areas were sent to the scene.

This is not the first inferno to tear through the , with fire crews called there just last month.

They battles flames on the third and four floors, and the building was 40 per cent ablaze.

North Yorkshire Weather Updates posted on : “Dalton Mills is on fire again.”

One disappointed local commented: “Sad to see what’s left of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents’ past go up in flames. Such a lovely building too.”

Another penned: “So sad all the old buildings being destroyed.”

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for comment.

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews responded to a fire involving a large derelict structure.

“Hazards on site included significant fire and smoke.”

Aerial view of firefighters battling a large fire at Dalton Mills.
Residents were devastated learn of the fire
Aerial view of a building fire with smoke billowing from the ruins.
The alarm was raised after flames engulfed Dalton Mills, in Keighley
Aerial view of a building fire with smoke billowing over trees and surrounding buildings.
12 fire crews were sent to the scene

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