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May 2022
Last Updated: 31/05/2022
Roof fire causes 'serious damage' to old rectory near Ripon
Firefighters using breathing apparatus had to be withdrawn due to safety reasons.
The damage caused to the Old Vicarage next to the Parish Church of St Nicholas in West Tanfield.
The old rectory in West Tanfield, north of Ripon, has been seriously damaged by fire today.
Crews from Ripon, Masham, Bedale, Leyburn, Northallerton and Thirsk tackled the blaze, which occurred next to the parish church of St Nicholas.
The Stray Ferret understands the roof of the property has collapsed. It is not yet known how the fire started but it is not believed anyone was injured.
Firefighters tackle the blaze in West Tanfield.
Masham fire station said in a social media post this evening that it and Ripon fire crews were called to reports of a fire in the roof at 10.50am. It added:
"After arriving a short time later a serious fire was developing in the attic space of the property.
"Further appliances from Bedale, Leyburn, Northallerton and Thirsk and an aerial ladder platform from Harrogate fire station was requested.
"Crews entered the building in breathing apparatus to attempt to stop the fire from spreading, but had to be withdrawn due to safety reasons.
"The house has suffered serious damage and crews remain at the scene into the evening damping down."
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