Scarborough firefighters called to riverbank fire at East Ayton
Crew members from Scarborough Fire Station were called to extinguish a fire on the riverbank at East Ayton on Tuesday evening.
The call for assistance was received at 10.42pm on Tuesday night.
Crews located a fire consisting of twigs that a passer by had attempted to extinguish prior to Fire Service arrival.
Crews used a bucket of water to extinguish the remaining embers.
Police were informed as the cause is believed deliberate.