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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.
