Firefighters were called to a home on Harrogate’s Cold Bath Road last night when a napkin in a toaster caused a blaze.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident log said help was summoned at 7.25pm. It adds:
“Crews attended a fire in a residential building. Fire was caused by a napkin inside a toaster. Fire was out on arrival.
“Minor fire damage to toaster and napkin. Crews gave resident advice.”
In a busy night for the fire and rescue service, firefighters were later called to a single vehicle collision near Summerbridge in which a man was taken to hospital with suspected pelvic injuries.
The collision occurred at 9.25pm at Middlesmoor. The incident log says:
“One male was trapped and crews extricated him using hydraulic cutting gear. Male is believed to have pelvis injuries and was taken to hospital.”
Firefighters were also called when a children’s toy car caught fire in a rear yard off Market Place, Ripon, shortly after 6pm. The fire was out on arrival.
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North Yorkshire fire service adds motorbike to vehicle fleet
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has acquired a new motorbike to reduce the number of accidents and injuries on the county’s roads.
Volunteers from the service will ride the vehicle, known as FireBike, to biker hotspots where they will speak to motorcyclists about road safety.
Statistics show motorbikes make up less than 7% of all traffic in the county but 26% of incidents where somebody is killed or seriously injured.
The new initiative will operate alongside the Biker Down courses run by the fire and rescue service. This free course delivers first aid advice, road, and rider safety for motorcyclists at numerous locations across North Yorkshire.
Andy Creasey, the Firebike project manager at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said:
“Sadly we deal with a number of road traffic collisions involving motorbikes each year. Many of these collisions involve serious injury or in the worst cases fatalities.
“My colleagues and I want to do everything we can to improve the safety on the the roads for everyone. Motorcyclists enjoy chatting with likeminded enthusiasts and FireBike will help us deliver positive messaging directly within community.”
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Fire brought under control tonight at Ripon recycling company site
Two fire crews tackled a scrap metal fire at K. A. Anderson metal recyclers on the Dallamires Lane industrial estate in Ripon this evening.
The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the large recycling site shortly before 8pm.
Dark acrid smoke billowed into the evening sky
A member of the K.A Anderson management, who was on the main gate to the premises to give fire crews access to the site, told the Stray Ferret:
“Nobody has been injured, it’s simply a fire that has started in a skip.”
The fire was quickly brought under control by the fire crews
Thick clouds of dark acrid smoke billowed into the sky over Dallamires Lane, as officers worked to put out the fire.
They quickly had it under control.
K. A Anderson, a specialist in all aspects of metal recycling, is a third generation family-run business, operating for almost half a century,
It says on the company website that the recycler has built a professional reputation for scrappage, processing and raw metals supply throughout the UK.
The company provides a complete metal recycling service, for many businesses and its major clients include Google and Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Woman dies in Brearton house fireA woman has died in a house fire in the village of Brearton near Knaresborough.
Fire crews from Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon and Boroughbridge were summoned to the home by concerned neighbours at just after 10pm last night.
The home suffered severe fire, heat and smoke damage to the living room, hallway and front of the property, according to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A statement issued by North Yorkshire Police this afternoon sadly confirmed that a person had died:
Despite the efforts of firefighters and paramedics to save her life, a woman aged in her late 60s sadly died at the scene. Her family are being supported by the police.
Firefighters had to put the blaze out and ventilate the smoke-filled property.
There were no other occupants, and no neighbouring properties were damaged.
The police and fire service are asking people to come forward with any information that could help the inquiry.
If you can help, contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12220056029 when providing details.
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Harrogate district house severely damaged in fire
Firefighters from four fire stations were called to a blaze at a house in the Harrogate district last night.
Crews from Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon and Boroughbridge were summoned to the home in Brearton just after 10pm.
The house suffered severe fire, heat and smoke damage to the living room, hallway and front of the property, according to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The rest of the property suffered moderate smoke damage.
Brearton is about three miles from Knaresborough.
The fire service’s incident log said “the incident remains open whilst the cause is investigated”.
It added:
“Crews used eight breathing apparatus, four hosereel jets, two main jets, thermal imaging cameras, nine-metre ladder, triple extension ladders, small tools and lighting.”
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Kitten rescued from recliner chair in Killinghall
A fire officer saved a tiny kitten when it got stuck inside a recliner chair in Killinghall.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call to help the animal after it somehow became trapped in the chair.
Paul Metheringham, station manager at North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said a single person was dispatched in a car to help the feline.
Using small tools, the rescuer was able to help the kitten escape unharmed.
The incident happened at about 7pm on Tuesday. No further details are available.
The fire service’s incident log said:
“A fire service officer rescued a tiny kitten that had got stuck inside a recliner chair. The kitten was rescued and had no injuries.”
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Two cars deliberately set alight in Knaresborough
Firefighters were called last night to deal with two vehicles that had been deliberately set alight in Knaresborough.
A fire crew from the town was summoned to Maundy Grove at 10.22pm.
According to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident log, they used two hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.
No further details are available.
In a separate incident last night, firefighters were alerted to reports of a fire in woodland on Harlow Moor Road in Harrogate.
The incident log, which says the call was received at 5.53pm, adds:
“This turned out to be a camp fire well supervised. Fire service not required.”
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Firefighters battle large wildfire near Brimham Rocks
Firefighters from Harrogate and Knaresborough tackled a wildfire on moorland near Brimham Rocks this afternoon.
The cause of the blaze, which affected a 50 metre x 50 metre stretch of land at the popular visitor spot near Pateley Bridge, is unknown.
The fire, which was reported at 2pm, was extinguished quickly.
But it prompted Harrogate Fire Station to issue a warning to people to be aware that the land is dry and to be careful putting out cigarettes and avoid open fires and barbecues, except in safe areas.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service‘s incident log says:
“Crews used one hose reel jet and grass beaters to extinguish the heather fire which measured 50m x 50m. The cause is unknown at this time.
Harrogate Fire Station issued a tweet warning the land is dry and for people to be extra careful in the countryside.
This afternoon, fire engines from Harrogate and Knaresborough attended a wildfire measuring 50m x 50m at Brimham Rocks near Pateley Bridge.
Fortunately they managed to get this under control and prevented the fire from spreading. Cause is unknown 1/5 pic.twitter.com/m9n890ufnL
— Harrogate Fire station (@Harrogate_NYFRS) March 22, 2022
Oven fire and trapped child
Firefighters responded to two other local fires today.
At 12.49pm, crews from Ripon and Bedale were summoned to reports of an oven on fire at a home in Melmerby.
The fire was out by the time the firefighters arrived.
At 2.41pm, Ripon firefighters responded to reports of a small child accidentally locked in a car at Stonebridgegate in Ripon.
The incident log says:
Air ambulance called after three injured in Harrogate district car crash“Crews from Ripon released the child, who was distressed, by gaining entry through the rear window.”
An air ambulance was summoned to the Harrogate district today when three people were injured in a car crash.
The air ambulance was called to assist other emergency services at the scene of the collision on the B6165 between Nidd and Brearton.
The incident is believed to have happened at about 1pm this afternoon.
According to reports on social media, three fire engines and three ambulances were at the scene.
It is unknown how many vehicles were involved but Yorkshire Air Ambulance confirmed three people were injured.
A spokesperson said:
“Our paramedics provided on-scene medical support to three patients and those who needed further treatment were taken to hospital by land ambulance.”
The extent of injuries in unclear.
The Stray Ferret has asked North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for details but has yet to receive a response.
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Electrical fault blamed for Harrogate district crane fire
An electrical fault is being blamed for a crane fire that caused the closure of a main Harrogate district road for most of yesterday.
The driver, believed to be from Ripon, escaped unharmed when the blaze started shortly before 7.30am yesterday on Arkendale Road, Ferrensby, which is between Knaresborough and Boroughbridge.
The crane was not moving at the time of the incident. Two other cranes were required to remove it.
Firefighters from Knaresborough, Harrogate and Ripon used hose reels, breathing apparatus, a thermal imaging camera and a triple extension ladder to fight the blaze, which severely damaged the cab and engine compartments.
Arkendale Road remained closed until last night.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement:
“The crane was in transit and not in operation at the time of the fire.
“The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.
“No injuries were reported.”
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