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Apr 2022
Last Updated: 23/04/2022
Warning after cigarette causes Penny Pot Lane fire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has warned people to discard of cigarettes properly after a fire on Penny Pot Lane.
Fire crews tackle the grass fire on Penny Pot Lane on Friday.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has warned people to discard of cigarettes properly after a fire on Penny Pot Lane.
Crews from Harrogate were called to a fire to a gorse bush in the area yesterday.
The incident is believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette.
The fire was put out on arrival, but the service is urging people to dispose of cigarettes carefully.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said:
“A reminder if you're heading out today in the countryside to please take care. Dispose of cigarettes carefully, don't leave glass bottles lying around and don't light bbqs or camp fires on or near dry grass/moorlands. Call 999 if you see a wildfire.
“Grass fires like these can tie up our fire crews meaning they're not available to attend other incidents.”
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