<p>A huge fire has ripped through a historic 150-year-old building which was used in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey.</p><p>Dramatic footage shows the blaze at Dalton Mills in Keighley, West Yorks., which is being tackled by more than 20 fire crews.</p><p>The mill, built in 1869, started at around 2pm this afternoon (Thurs) and has tore through 100 per cent of the brick building.</p><p>Colossal flames can be seen through the landmark building as thick black smoke fills the air.</p><p>Once the largest textile mill in Yorkshire - employing more than 2,000 workers - the building has recently been used as a film set for hit TV shows such as Peaky Blinders.</p><p>More than 100 firefighters are on the scene along with an aerial ladder, fire chiefs said.</p><p>The fire service has advised local residents to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid travelling through the area because of the smoke.</p><p>A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ""We have 20+ appliances in attendance at a fire in Dalton Mill in Keighley.</p><p>"100% of building involved in fire. Appliances from neighbouring brigades are also in attendance."</p><p>Police, ambulance and the environmental agency are on the scene, but no injuries have been reported yet.</p><p>The historic mill was built by Joseph Craven in 1869, replacing the original mill from the 1780s, and provided jobs for workers from across the region.</p><p>A description from production company Screen Yorkshire reads: "The distinctive mills offer a range of large scale spaces and historic features, including a large courtyard and recently renovated clock tower.</p><p>"It is able to accommodate on site production offices and workshops and has suitable parking for facilities vehicles.</p><p>"Dalton Mills is building a strong reputation as a filming location, thanks to its diverse range of industrial spaces, which offer an historic industrial backdrop as well as set build space, making it ideally suited to period dramas."</p><p>Productions filmed there in recent years include The Great Train Robbery, Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey.</p>
