A BLAZE extensively damaged the first floor and attic of a Keighley house.
Firefighters from Keighley, Bingley and Silsden tackled the inferno, at a terraced property in Redcliffe Street.
When crews arrived at the scene, they had to force entry to the property and it was unclear whether anyone was inside the smoke-filled house.
After a search, it was found to be unoccupied.
Six breathing-apparatus sets were worn and two hose reels used to bring the fire under control.
Two special high-pressure fans were also brought in, to help clear fumes.
Smoke had seeped into the neighbouring properties, which were evacuated.
The fire had started in a bedroom.
Neighbours raised the alarm at about 5.20am today.
Watch commander Michael Rhodes, of Keighley Fire Station, said: "When we arrived there was smoke billowing from an upstairs window.
"The first floor was well alight.
"We'd received the call as a 'persons reported', so there were possibly occupants inside, and a full search was carried out."
Crews spent about two-and-a-half hours at the scene.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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