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11
Jul 2022
Last Updated: 11/07/2022
Major crop fires underway near A61 in Ripon
Today has been the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures of 29 degrees recorded in the Harrogate district.
Firefighters are attempting to put out crop fires in fields close to Ripon this afternoon.
The fires are in fields alongside the A61 around Hutton Bank and billowing smoke can be seen for miles around the area.
Today has been the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures of 29 degrees recorded in the Harrogate district.
North Yorkshire Police has advised motorists to avoid the area. A spokesperson said:
"We're asking motorists to avoid the area and find other routes for their journeys while our Fire Service colleagues work at the scene. Thank you for your patience and understanding"
You can watch a video of the fire that was posted by North Yorkshire Weather Updates below:
UPDATE 6pm: Harrogate Fire Station has said the fire is now out.
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