FIFTEEN schools have been affected by the fire at Grosvenor Chemicals.
The blaze at the Linthwaite plant, which started just after 1am at Lees Mill Lane, created a cloud of chemicals which has drifted across south Huddersfield.
The authorities are recommending people in the affected area to stay indoors and also alos recommending people to keep doors and windows closed.
Castle Hill and Longley special schools will both be closed all day, as will Nields Junior, Infant and Nursery, Linthwaite Ardron CE J and I and
Linthwaite Clough J I and Early Years Unit
The following schools may open to pupils later than usual, mostly hoping to open from 11am.
More information on opening times will be available on school websites, via schools texting systems, and on this website. The affected schools are:
Colne Valley High
Cowersley School
Crosland Moor Junior
Moor End Technology College
Mount Pleasant School
Berry Brow School
Newsome High
Newsome Junior
Hillside School
Netherton Infant and Nursery
South Crosland School
Slaithwaite J and I
