Firefighters from Harrogate, Richmond and Whitby responded to a report of a fire in the open, on Sunday night.
It happened just before 8pm on Sunday, at Saltergate Bank, Lockton.
Crews used a nearby reservoir to enable the use of a Main Pump and used 2 hose reel jets and 2 main jets to surround and extinguish the fire.
The fire measured approx 400 x 400 metres in size and is believed to have been started deliberately.
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Local venues and community groups have united to offer shelter, hot meals, and entertainment to dozens of residents displaced by an explosion on Cambridge Street.
Filey Town Council has announced the temporary closure of Filey Museum due to serious health and safety issues identified during a recent fire inspection.
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to prepare for the upcoming Scarborough Fair, which begins with a diverse programme of Fringe events starting at the end of May.
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