Incident Summary – Day shift, Wednesday 20th May

Published 20th May 2026

Time: 0746     Location: High Street, Stokesley

Crews attended following a report of smoke issuing inside a domestic property. However, on arrival, crews confirmed this to be a false alarm due to an electrical fault on an appliance.

Time: 0839     Location: Faber Street, York

York crew assisted responsible persons in attendance with lifting a patient who had fallen in their home. Crew power used to assist.

Time: 0902     Location: Stakesby Road, Whitby

Whitby crew assisted ambulance paramedics in gaining entry to a property. Small tools used to gain entry. Incident left with paramedics.

Time: 1046     Location: Water Lane, York

York crew attended an area in the open following a report of a fire. Crews extinguished a small fire in the open.

Time: 1110     Location: Saxon Road, Whitby

Whitby crew attended a domestic property following an alarm activation. On arrival and following investigation, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm.

Time: 1119     Location: A66 Gilling West area

Richmond crew attended a two vehicle road traffic collision. Crew confirmed no persons trapped. Two persons received first aid on scene, then handed over to paramedics on their arrival for further checks. Crews from Northallerton and Darlington were en route to this incident, but were turned around once it was confirmed no further fire and rescue resources required. Richmond crew remained in attendance and carried out scene safety on both vehicles.

Time: 1139     Location: Highmoor Close, York

York crew attended to assist in gaining entry to a domestic property. Crews used a triple extension ladder to gain access to a first floor window, where they were able to raise the occupier, who then allowed access through main door. Incident left with responsible persons. No forced entry required.

Time: 1141     Location: Cornwall Road, Harrogate

Harrogate crew attended following a request from ambulance to assist in gaining entry to a domestic property. However, on arrival, entry had already been gained and crews were not required. No action taken, incident left with ambulance paramedics.

Time: 1225     Location: Church Street, Whitby

Whitby crews attended an automatic fire alarm activation. On arrival and following investigation, crews confirmed this to be a false alarm.

Time: 1234     Location: Marlborough Street, Scarborough

Scarborough crews attended following a report of smoke in the area. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a controlled burn, under supervision. No action taken.

Time: 1332     Location: Friarage Gardens, Northallerton 

Northallerton crew attended following a report of a domestic smoke alarm sounding. On arrival and following investigation, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm caused by cooking fumes. Advice given.

Time: 1346     Location: St Giles Park, Brough with St Giles

Richmond crew attended a domestic property following a report of flooding inside. This was identified to be flooding caused by a blockage in the bathroom. Water isolated. Advice given to occupiers to isolate electrics and contact engineers.

Time: 1446     Location: Area of Asenby

Thirsk crew attended the area following a report from a passing motorist of a fire in the open. Crew located the fire which had been left unattended and extinguished using one hose reel.

Time: 1600     Location: Swinton

Malton crew attended to assist with moving a patient in a residential property. Crew power used to assist. Incident left with responsible persons in attendance.

Time: 1610     Location: Otley Road, Killinghall

Harrogate crews attended following a request from Police to assist at a road traffic collision. On arrival, crews confirmed all persons out of both vehicles involved. Police confirmed fire and rescue not required, no action taken by crews.