North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have revealed why they were at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough on Friday night.
Officers from the town were called out just after 6.45pm on Friday evening.
Firefighters were mobilised to a report of a fire in a woodyard.
The crew dealt with the problem quickly at one of the town's highest points, extinguishing it using a backpack sprayer.
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North Yorkshire Council’s housebuilding company is expected to record a £5.8m loss this year, prompting a new five-year recovery plan to turn the business around.
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to don Victorian attire today for a special seaside parade celebrating the 400th anniversary of Scarborough as a spa resort.
The Staintondale Moorland Railway is preparing for its final weekend of the 2026 season, featuring a newly completed tunnel, visiting engines, and fundraising for an Eastfield-based homelessness charity.
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