North Yorkshire firefighters tackle blaze on industrial estate near Thirsk

North Yorkshire Fire Service was called to Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate in Dalton shortly after 3.30am this morning.

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They used two hose reel jets and four sets of breathing apparatus while bringing the blaze under control.

A fire service spokesman said three engines remained on the scene at around 6.20am when firefighters were continuing to damp down.

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