North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently responding to a fire in Wykeham Forest, near Scarborough, and is urging the public to avoid the area.
Emergency services are currently dealing with an ongoing incident near Scarborough after a fire broke out in a local woodland area.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they are in attendance at the scene in Wykeham Forest, near Sawdon.
Multiple resources have been deployed to help bring the blaze under control, with emergency personnel working to secure the site.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
"We are currently attending a fire in Wykeham Forest, Sawdon, Scarborough."
In addition to a number of fire crews responding on the scene, the fire service has also dispatched specialist equipment to assist with the operation.
The service confirmed the deployment of specific vehicles to tackle the forest fire.
The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added:
"A number of fire crews are responding on scene. 1 Argocat and 1 Water Bowser are in attendance."
Members of the public are being advised to stay away from the location while emergency responders carry out their duties.
Issuing a safety warning to local residents and visitors, the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
"Please avoid the area at this time."


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