Incident Summary – Day shift, Saturday 20th June

Published 20th Jun 2026

Time: 0939      Location: Bedale

Bedale crew attended the centre of town to investigate a report of smoke issuing from a vehicle. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be a false alarm due to a clutch issue. Advice given.

Time: 1046      Location: Brompton on Swale area

Richmond crew assisted in gaining entry to a vehicle after it had been locked with keys accidently left inside. Young child and dog safely released from vehicle and reunited with parents, no injuries.

Time: 1054      Location: Upper Poppleton

Acomb crew attended the area following a report of a fire in the open. Crews extinguished a fire involving approximately 40 sqm of tree waste, using a hose reel jet.

Time: 1055      Location: Draughton

Skipton crew assisted at a single vehicle road traffic collision. All persons out of vehicle on arrival of fire and rescue crew. Police were in attendance. Crew administered general first aid to one occupant, until arrival of ambulance paramedics when they were left in their care.

Time: 1150      Location: Ripon area

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

Time: 1426      Location: Normanby area

Whitby attended to investigate a report of a fire in the open. On arrival, crew confirmed this to be controlled burning under supervision. Advice given.