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MoD warns visitors to Strensall to stay safe on military land
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a warning to visitors to a village near York after "numerous disruptions" to military exercises in the of Strensall Common is owned by the MoD and used as a firing range and training area, although there is public access at certain of live firing exercises are posted on notice boards and information panels around the Col Mark Jenkins said it was a "key time" to remind the public of "the potential risks when accessing the common at Strensall" following the Army's move to warfighting readiness in the recent Strategic Defence Review. He added: "The military train 24/7 so they are ready to deploy on operations, and disrupting this critical training has a real impact on their preparations and their ability to do their jobs effectively."Army personnel can close the permissive car parks and secure gates and access points to the common land, but the public can access the site from numerous points and paths. Lt Col Jenkins added that people should "remain mindful of the fact that military training could be taking place"."If we all work together to use these spaces with respect and consideration, the public will stay safe, and our armed forces will be able to carry out their important training exercises," he part of its Respect the Range campaign, the MoD is also raising awareness about the risk of wildfires, especially during the summer months.A spokesperson from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was working closely with the MoD to "ensure the safety and wellbeing of both serving personnel and members of the public". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Emergency services called to fire within fallen tree at York nature reserve
Emergency services have been called to a fire which started within a fallen tree at a York nature reserve. The incident happened shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday (August 10) at Strensall Common. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crew from York were called to the scene by a nearby camp site. Staff from the camp site helped the crew break up the tree and threw buckets of water on it, a service spokesperson said. The fire crew then used a knapsack sprayer to dampen down the area, they added.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Large fire at Strensall Common nature reserve scaled back
An operation to tackle a large fire which tore through a nature reserve on the outskirts of York has been scaled its height on Tuesday, 10 fire engines were called to the scene of the blaze at Strensall Common after it broke out at about 15:30 an update posted at 01:00 BST, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident had been scaled down to one said crews were in contact with the emergency control room in the event of any escalation. Strensall Common is a nature reserve about six miles (10km) from York city centre and is the only place in England where the rare dark-bordered beauty moth can be on Tuesday, Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, said: "Strensall Common is a place I care about deeply."Like many local residents, I treasure it for its natural beauty and peace." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle blaze at Strensall Common nature reserve
Fire crews are tackling a blaze which has broken out at a nature reserve on the outskirts of Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said it was called to the blaze at Strensall Common about 15:30 service said eight crews were "working hard to try and prevent the fire spreading further".A spokesperson said firefighters were likely to be at scene for some time and asked people to avoid the area Pictures taken near to the blaze show large plumes of smoke rising above the Common is a nature reserve about six miles (10km) from York city centre. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
