GUESTS were evacuated from a Bradford hotel after a fire late last night.
The blaze at the Cartwright Hotel in Manningham, filled the sky with black clouds of smoke, and was first reported to emergency services shortly after 9pm by a neighbour.
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Hotel guests were evacuated to Lister Park for more than three hours while firefighters attempted to put out the fire.
Reports from eye-witnesses suggest the owner is in hospital with burns injuries.
A female is also being treated for burns injuries, police confirmed.
The hotel is closed until further notice.
One neighbour, who dialled 999, recalls running over to his balcony after being alarmed by the sounds of "people shouting".
Fire crews reportedly arrived at around 9.10pm with one witness seeing "loads of police and about four fire engines".
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The scene is currently cordoned off by police with officers continuing to guard the scene.
West Yorkshire Police have said a male and a female were sent to hospital with burns injuries.
The cause of the blaze is currently unknown but an investigation by fire services is underway.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service was unavailable for comment.
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