Youths spoken to by Whitby fire crews following fire

Firefighters responded to reports of youths setting a fire on Echo Hill in Whitby on Thursday evening.

Whitby crews responded ar 6.38pm, but found that on arrival the fire was out.

Fire crews were called to incidents in Whitby and Scarborough on Thursday eveningplaceholder image
Fire crews were called to incidents in Whitby and Scarborough on Thursday evening

Crews gave advice to the youths on scene.

At 10.42pm, Scarborough crew responded to reports of a fire on a balcony in Cross Street, where the occupants were still in the house.

On arrival the fire was out and crews used a thermal imaging camera to ensure there was no risk associated with it.

Crews gave advice to the individuals present.

Police and ambulance were also on scene.

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