Fire service

Fire Crews have been called to extinguish a fire on the riverbank in East Ayton.

Scarborough firefighters called to riverbank fire at East Ayton

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews were kept busy on Bonfire Night.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue crews kept busy with string of Bonfire Night calls

Use battery-operated candles – they give you the spooky glow without the naked flame. Photo: Humberside Fire & Rescue Service

Fire service issues safety tips ahead of Halloween

Plumes of smoke from the moorland blaze in 2025, seen from Hawsker.

Fire service tribute to everyone who played key role in responding to moor fire

The car following the collision

Fire service shares dramatic image from collision near Malton

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended two call outs to Whitby on Valentine's Day. NYFRS

Fire service kept busy on Valentine's Day with multiple call-outs to Whitby

NYFRS have attended four call outs this week in the Scarborough area.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has busy day in Scarborough

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended multiple calls across the Yorkshire coast over the weekend.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have busy weekend on Yorkshire coast

The service is asking people to consider four cost options regarding the precept. Photo: Humberside Fire and Rescue Service

Fire service consulting residents on possible rises to Council Tax precept

Fire crews were called to the incident on Castlegate in the early hours

Two fire crews called after car hits building in Scarborough

Graham Owen could not believe his luck, after such a rubbish day the day before

Retired fireman wins £120k BMW X5 prize with BOTB
A fire service veteran has won a BMW X5 and cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in a surprise BOTB doorstep reveal.
Gareth Butterfield

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service has been raising awareness about how fire doors save lives.

Fire service protecting lives, one door at a time

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

This was the moment arsonist, Martin Foley, spat in the face of a police officer as he was being rescued from a burning roof.

Arsonist spits in officer's face as he's rescued from burning roof

Warm weather and lighter evenings are a perfect time to light a barbecue and enjoy time outside with family and friends. Image courtesy of Humberside Fire Service

Humberside Fire Service offers BBQ safety advice ahead of summer season

CCTV shows flames tear through home after devastating explosion

Video grab of the moments before and after Israel Baber setting fire to a sofa in Eccleston House, in Aiken Street, Bristol.

Watch: Building goes up in flames as 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

Cars stranded in deep water due to flooding in Stockport.

Watch: Roads flooded and cars submerged as heavy rain hits the UK

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

The bedroom table on fire.

Watch: Police rush into smoke-filled burning flat to save man’s life

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Blaze on Millionaire's Row: Dramatic video shows huge fire at £2m home

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Watch: Raging flames and thick smoke pour from fire at £2 million home

Crew members from Scarborough Fire Station attended the incident

Fire service called after vehicle crashes into scaffolding in Scarborough

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats.

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats

Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer.

Watch: Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer

Crew members from Scarborough Fire Station were called to assist police

Fire service called after vehicle hits lamppost in Scarborough
Crew members from Scarborough Fire Station were called to a road traffic collision on Burniston Road at 2.23pm on Wednesday (July 25).
Louise French

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

Firefighters were called to an incident in Sandsend where a vehicle had collided with a gas main

Fire service called after vehicle hits gas main in Sandsend, Whitby

Police closed the road to allow the fire service to deal with a lorry fire on Church Street, Whitby

Road closed to allow fire service to deal with lorry fire in Whitby

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Breaking Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Watch: Mindless mum left with bruises after firefighters cut her out of baby swing

Breaking Watch: Mum rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in baby swing

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Breaking Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Balloons in the sky before the fatal incident above Ombersley Court, Worcester

Man dies after hot air balloon explodes into a ‘fireball’

Christopher Ingle (left) and Graham Jones (right

Families pay tribute to two men who died in plane crash

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible?

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home

Hose reels lie at the entrance to Betton Farm

Car accident and fire at a commercial premises among calls for fire crews
It has been a busy weekend for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in the Scarborough area.
Louise Perrin

Grenfell Tower set fire on June 14, 2017 in London, England. 72 people tragically died. Credit: Getty Images

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

Crews from Whitby, Goathland and Lythe responded to the incidents

Whitby and Goathland fire crews respond to two calls in the space of an hour

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended four lineside fires last night, Thursday August 11.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway halt steam train use

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Valley Bridge closed to allow fire crews to help woman on wrong side of fence

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Initial results of public survey show two-thirds of participants back council ri...

Scarborough Town Hall

Just days left to have your say on Scarborough borough's council tax share

Residents are invited to take part in a consultation on the council's budget.

Proposed increase to council tax in Scarborough - here's how you can have your s...

Stock image: JPI Media

Public consultation on Scarborough Council's upcoming budget as it looks to make...

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Fire service attend fire which burnt out car in Whitby

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Fire service called out to Scarborough FIVE times in just one shift

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