'Rogue' fireworks believed to have caused two fires in York

North Yorkshire Fire Service said crews from Acomb and Huntington had dealt with a shed fire at a property off Poppleton Road shortly before 8.40pm on Saturday.

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A spokesman said: "Fire and heat damage was caused to the contents of the shed and slight smoke damage to the shed roof. The cause is believed to be a rogue firework."

Firefighters from York had already been called to a home in Beckfield Lane, where a conifer tree was on fire.

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The crew found the fire was already out on arrival but carried out an inspection.

It is believed the cause was a firework, the spokesman said.