Firefighters were called to four outdoor fires in Richmondshire on Friday as warnings continue about the risk of wildfires following the prolonged spell of hot, dry weather.
Three of the incidents were attended by Reeth firefighters, including one involving a barbecue at Langthwaite.
The crew was called at 6.02pm following reports of a small fire at the side of the road.
On arrival, firefighters discovered the fire was a barbecue and extinguished it fully.
Just over an hour later, at 7.07pm, the same crew was called to a fire near a property in Reeth.
Firefighters found a small garden fire which had spread to a nearby tree. Buckets of water and two knapsack sprayers were used to put out the flames.
At 9.02pm, Reeth firefighters were called out for a third time following reports of a fire near Scabb Wath Bridge.
This was found to be a small supervised campfire and advice was given to those responsible.
Firefighters from Hawes were then called to Aysgarth at 9.14pm after smoke was spotted in the area.
They located a small bonfire with the owner present and extinguished it using buckets of water.
The incidents come amid heightened concern about wildfires following exceptionally dry conditions.
The Government announced a temporary nationwide ban on the sale of disposable barbecues on Friday amid a surge in wildfires across the country.
In North Yorkshire, residents and visitors have already been urged not to light barbecues or campfires in the countryside as part of the Don’t Spark Disaster campaign.
North Yorkshire Council said reports were continuing to be received of campfires being lit in wooded and moorland areas, posing a risk to the environment, wildlife, communities and firefighters.
The campaign was launched following last year’s devastating Fylingdales Moor wildfire, which at its height covered around 20 square kilometres. The fire is believed to have been caused by cooking using a naked flame.
