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Fire crews attend two field fires near Ripon

Firefighters dealing with field fires. (Image: Thirsk Fire Station)

Fire crews were called to two field fires near Ripon yesterday (Monday).

Four fire engines responded to reports of a stubble field well alight at around 3pm. 

The fire required crews from Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton and Richmond and a water bowser from Tadcaster.

On arrival, firefighters noted that the fire measured around 200 x 100 metres in size. 

The fire then jumped a road and ignited a second field. 

Crews used four hose reel jets and were assisted by farmers creating fire breaks to extinguish and dampen the fire.

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