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Aug 2023
Last Updated: 22/08/2023
Barn destroyed after bonfire spreads at Blubberhouses
A large barn containing farm vehicles and machinery near Harrogate was destroyed by fire last night.
Nearby trees were also damaged by fire after a bonfire got out of control and spread.
Firefighters from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Skipton and Tadcaster were summoned to Meagill Lane at Blubberhouses at 9.09pm.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's incident report said the crews responded to reports of a bonfire which had spread to a barn and surrounding woodland.
"The barn, which measured 60 metres by 40 metres, and it’s contents – various farm machinery and vehicles, were 100% destroyed by fire.
"Crews used two hose reel jets, main jet, ground monitor, thermal imaging camera, lighting, hydraulic cutters and small tools to deal with the incident."
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