Firefighters were called to a bin on fire by the harbour side, on Battery Parade, Whitby.
The incident happened just after midnight, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A crew from Whitby responded to reports of a bin on fire.
This was caused by a dropped cigarette.
Officers used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
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A wanted man who drove at a police officer in Scarborough to evade arrest has been jailed for 14 months.
Thousands of spectators are expected as the annual Goldwings Light Festival returns to Scarborough, on Saturday, bringing spectacular motorcycle displays, road closures, and a seaside drone finale.
Scarborough is hosting its annual Pride event on Saturday, featuring a record-breaking parade through the town centre and a packed line-up of entertainment at the Spa.
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