A FIRE has been reported at the same site where a serious blaze took a hold last year.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says their crews reported to reports of a smouldering fire in woodland on the moor at Fylingdales at 8.46am this morning (October 2).
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This follows a major blaze at Fylingdales last year which is believed to have been caused by cooking using a naked flame, such as a campfire or gas burner.
Dry conditions at the time fuelled the fire, which covered 20 square kilometres - 10 times the size of the Great Fire of London - and for over 40 days from August 11.
“Crews are working alongside the Forestry Commission, keeping the fire contained,” said a spokesperson for the service.
They added that incident is still ongoing.