Fire believed to be set deliberately burns 3m of fence outside Scarborough block of flats

Fire crews were called to reports of a fire in a block of flats in Scarborough last night (Thursday 20).
Fire crews at the scene. PIC: Susan StephensonFire crews at the scene. PIC: Susan Stephenson
Fire crews at the scene. PIC: Susan Stephenson

The call was made at 7.25pm and crews from Scarborough and Filey attended the address on Falsgrave Road in Scarborough.

On investigation they found it was actually a large rubbish fire in the open behind the building.

The fire had been left unattended and had spread to approx. 3m of adjacent fence.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said they believe the cause to be deliberate.

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