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Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York

Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.

Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York

(Image: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue)

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews from Acomb, Malton, and York crews were called to Kirk Balk Lane, Claxton at 2.15pm today (August 14) after a wildfire was seen.

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“On arrival was found to be a wildfire measuring approximately 1000mx500m. Crews used two hose reel jets to extinguish fire,” said a spokesperson for the service.

The incident left in the hands of the farmer.