One person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a major fire ripped through an accommodation block at Catterick Garrison last night.
Fire crews from across North Yorkshire and County Durham were called to the incident at 7.48pm after on-site personnel reported a fire in the building in Gaza Barracks, off Hipswell Road.
Crews from Richmond, Reeth and Bedale were initially sent to the scene.
However, firefighters arrived to find the accommodation block well alight and further resources were requested.
Additional appliances were mobilised from Leyburn, Northallerton and Masham, while an aerial ladder platform was sent from Darlington.
Firefighters worked into the early hours to bring the blaze under control, with the final fire service resources leaving the scene at 2.43am today.
One person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
On-site personnel remained at the scene overnight to keep a watching brief following the departure of firefighters.
A fire investigation is due to take place later this morning to establish the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
The incident prompted a major emergency service response at the garrison, with flames and a large plume of smoke visible from the surrounding area during the evening.
There has also been no official indication at this stage of what may have caused the fire.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said appliances from Richmond, Reeth and Bedale responded following a report from on-site personnel.
Hipswell and Colburn councillor Kevin Foster said he was monitoring the situation.
“At this stage, details are limited, and I am awaiting further information. My immediate concern is for the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the camp, including our military personnel, their families and the emergency services responding to the incident.
“I would like to thank our emergency services for their response and hope that everyone involved is safe.
“As North Yorkshire Council’s Armed Forces Champion, I will continue to monitor the situation and offer any support I can to our Armed Forces community.
“My thoughts are with everyone affected, and I hope to hear positive news as further details emerge.”
An Army Spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a fire broke out within a Single Living Accommodation block at Gaza Barracks in Catterick on 24th September 2026. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service attended, and the fire was brought under control. We are grateful to the Fire Service for their swift action.
“As the matter is still under investigation we cannot comment further.”
Videos and images of the fire have been posted online showing onlookers watching the incident unfold.
