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 draft report detailing the repair costs for Whitby's historic cliff lift is expected by the end of October, as regional leaders await a formal business case to provide funding.
Scarborough and Whitby commuters will see continued efforts to improve inadequate train timetables, including a potential direct service to London.
A veteran football manager with deep family ties to the club will lead Whitby Town into their weekend fixture against Bamber Bridge.
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