Firefighters from Whitby, Danby, Lythe and Robin Hoods Bay attended an area of moorland measuring 100 x 50 metres on fire.
They were called out just after 7.30pm on Saturday evening.
It comes as hot weather continues to create a substantial fire risk across the country.
The area will be revisited by officers across the weekend.
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More than 20,000 people attended the internationally recognised Race the Waves vintage motoring event in Bridlington, bringing a major economic boost to the coastal community.
A proposed tourism levy could be used to extend the visitor season and boost hospitality businesses along the North Yorkshire Coast.
A campaign group is threatening to complain to the Local Government Ombudsman over North Yorkshire Council's implementation of a 100 per cent second homes tax, alleging maladministration.
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