Incident bulletin – Tuesday 13th October night shift

17:44  A1 Northbound near Junction 51 Leeming

Local crews proceeded to investigate reports of a flat bed truck carrying hay bales believed to be on fire. After thorough inspection of the area no truck was sighted and no further reports were made. This is thought to be a false alarm. 

18:21 Hob Moor, York

York crews were mobilised to investigate a report of a skip on fire. Crews searched the area and no fire was located.

19:00 Eastside Park, Whitby

Whitby crews attended an incident involving the community bonfire, believed to have been for Bonfire night, set alight deliberately. Crews used a hose reel jet to extinguish.

23:06 Thurston Road, Northallerton

Northallerton’s crew responded to a report of smoke that had been sighted. After a thorough investigation this was found to be false alarm due to a diesel generator producing smoke whilst in use.

04:29 Scarborough

Scarborough crew assisted Ambulance and Police gain entry to a property. Forced entry was required by fire and rescue crew. Incident then left with Police and Ambulance.

Local crews investigated reports of fire alarms in Scarborough, York, Skipton, Harrogate (x2) and Northallerton. All were confirmed to be false alarms