A blaze in Seamer on Friday evening caused considerable damage to the building's roof.
Firefighters were called to a fire to an outbuilding, on Malton Road, in the village, around 7.15pm on Friday night.
It caused substantial damage to the roof of the building.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say the blaze was caused by overheated electrical equipment.
Officers used a hose reel jet, triple extension ladder, lighting and a thermal imaging camera to secure the property.
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The iconic Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa is set to become a bustling hub of industry activity this Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, as it hosts the annual Yorkshire Hospitality, Tourism & Business Expo
North Yorkshire's coastal councillors have said they are unanimously in favour of Whitby Clift Lift being repaired and reopened ahead of a plan to permanently close it later this month.
More than £60,000 could be spent on a plan to replace Whitby’s famous Whale Bone Arch.
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