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16
Jun 2023
Three homes damaged in major fire in Ripon
Firefighters have been tackling a major incident in Ripon this evening in which fire has badly damaged three homes in Magdalens Close.
There are no reported casualties.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a gas leak is believed to have caused the fire.
Crews from Ripon, Harrogate, Northallerton, Boroughbridge, Bedale and Thirsk were summoned to a row of three brick-built terraced houses.
It is understood the fire began around 7pm in the roof void of one of the properties and spread to the two adjoining houses.
Residents of the close watched as firefighters dealt with the blaze and brought it under control.
Police and paramedics were on the scene and a section of Magdalens Road between Princess Road and North Bridge was shut while emergency services handled the incident.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's incident report said:
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