Reports suggest a lightning storm on Sunday evening ignited buildings in a field at Kirby Misperton.
The village in the Vale of Pickering was hit by heavy thunder like much of the area from around 7pm.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say officers remain on the scene of a blaze at a farm near Flamingo Land.
Fire crews responded to two barns on fire at Kirkby Misperton, one of the barns was empty the other had straw in it.
Officers say 4 hose reel jets were used to extinguish the fire.
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A council-owned housing company in North Yorkshire is facing mounting pressure to close following claims of million-pound quarterly losses, despite officials defending a five-year recovery plan.
Residents of coastal towns including Scarborough, Whitby, and Filey are being invited to help shape the future of regional transport at upcoming consultation events for the Mayor's draft Local Transport Plan.
RAF Fylingdales has been awarded the Honorary Freedom of the Town of Whitby in recognition of its vital national defence service and six-decade bond with the local community.
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