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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Local politicians are urging the regional combined authority mayor to abandon plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could severely damage the East Riding's fragile hospitality sector and undermine upcoming cultural bids.
Jo Coles, the Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has highlighted the need for improved coordination and investment in surveillance camera networks to enhance community safety.
Locals in Whitby are strongly opposing plans to build four high-end holiday units near the historic 19th-century Larpool Viaduct, citing concerns over wildlife disruption, road safety, and the impact on the area's character.
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