Overview
- Firefighters said a disused building on Fenton Lane was set alight Saturday after 6:30pm, and crews in breathing gear used hose reels to put it out.
- Later Saturday, crews used a hose reel jet to douse an open fire at Eversley Garth Crescent near homes.
- Police reported several small fires across Sherburn in Elmet on Friday evening and said they are working to identify those responsible.
- North Yorkshire Police said patrols will increase in the affected areas over the coming days to reassure residents and deter more fires.
- Officers urged parents and carers to talk with children about the risks and asked anyone with information to call 101 or report online, using 999 only in an emergency.