Famed Dalton Mills hit by fifth major fire in as many years

WorldMovie
13 Sep 2026 • 4:45 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Famed Dalton Mills hit by fifth major fire in as many years

Crews responded to another fire at Dalton Mills in Keighley on Saturday evening.

Following this fifth major fire in as many years at the Victorian textile mill, the MP for Keighley stated "the situation cannot continue".

The Grade II listed site, which appeared in television series including Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey, previously suffered an arson attack in 2011.

A blaze in 2022 completely destroyed the building's interior, followed by a further arson attack in 2025.

According to WYFRS, two separate blazes in six days at the derelict location in February 2026 were "deliberate".

Firefighters tacking a blaze at Dalton Mills, Keighley, which used as a filming location for Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey (Danny Lawson/PA) (PA Wire)

Robbie Moore, the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, said in a video posted on X: “You already will have seen that we have had another major fire in the centre of Keighley, which is deeply infuriating.

“This situation just simply cannot continue.

“I’ve been calling on our local authority to secure this site as best as possible for years now, and this is our next major fire.”

WYFRS advised people to avoid the area, with a number of local residents evacuated.

“Due to the severity of the incident and the potential risk to residents living in close proximity to the fire, a number of nearby residents are now being evacuated,” they said in a statement late on Saturday.

“Local Authority Emergency Planning officers are on scene and are providing support and guidance to those affected by the evacuation.”

Read More

All Reform MPs given 24-hour security after Ann Widdecombe killing

Watch live: MPs vote on assisted dying as Bill returns to parliament

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

View Original Article
Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved