Bradford curry house fire

A fire which caused severe damage to an Indian restaurant in Bradford was started deliberately, police have confirmed. Fire crews were called to the Taza Grill in Great Horton Road at around 4am on Saturday (31st December) to tackle a fire blaze which engulfed the ground and first floors of the building, reports the Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Residents of four nearby flats had to be evacuated, with one 85-year-old man taken to hospital after suffering the effects of smoke inhalation.

Although dozens of firefighters managed to eventually bring the fire under control, building owner Tariq Parvez revealed that the damage was so extensive that repairs would cost around £500,000.

A police spokesman told the news provider: "The fire is being treated as arson and inquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible."