Incident Summary – Day Shift, Saturday 11th October, 2025
Time: 07.17 Location: Mowbray Square, Harrogate
A crew from Harrogate responded to a report of a person who had fallen against a door so the other occupants of the premises were unable to assist. Crews used small tools and reciprocating saw to cut a window in the door to enable them to gain entry and assist the person, who was left in the hands of the Ambulance service.
Time: 10.37 Location: A1 S, Barton to Scotch Corner
Richmond crew alongside crews from Darlington responded to a report of a fire to a vehicle on the hard shoulder. On arrival of the crews the fire had been extinguished by the driver using a dry powder extinguisher. Crews carried out inspection only.
Time: 10.48 Location: Scott Road, Selby
A crew from Selby responded to a report of a smell of gas in a commercial premises. After inspection the crew found no sign or smell of gas. Crews gave advice.
Time: 11.22 Location: High Lane, Robin Hoods Bay
Crew from Robin Hoods Bay responded to multiple reports of fire and smoke sighted in the open. This was found to be a controlled burn under supervision. Crews gave advice.
Time: 12:47 Location: Scarborough
Scarborough appliances responded to a fire to a tumble dryer in a basement. The cause was attributed due to a faulty electrical extension lead. The occupier had extinguished the fire using an extinguisher. Fire crew used a thermal camera to check for any remaining hotspots.
Time: 13:24 Location: Wiggington
York responded to a fire alarm reported by a collector station for a domestic premises. On arrival, the fire crew found a pan had been left on the hob which had burnt dry. The premises were smoke logged and the crew used a positive fan to ventilate. The elderly occupant wasn’t present though a family member responded.
Time: 15.36 Location: Bower Road, Harrogate
A crew from Harrogate responded to a report of a person becoming locked inside a vehicle. Small tools were used to release an infant from the vehicle.
Crews from York (x3), Acomb and Selby also attended automatic fire alarm activations. These were found to be false alarms.