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28
Aug 2023
Last Updated: 28/08/2023
Ripon and Boroughbridge firefighters called to factory blaze
Ripon Fire Station
Firefighters from Ripon and Boroughbridge were called to a fire in a factory yesterday.
An electrical fault in machinery used to make food stock caused the blaze, according to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Crews were called to the factory at Hallikeld Close, Melmerby at 5.09pm.
The incident report added:
"Electrical wiring was destroyed, some fire damage to the room of origin occurred and smoke damage to the rest of the premises.
"Crews extinguished the fire using one hose reel and breathing apparatus."
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