North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Harrogate went to the scene (Image: Newsquest)
A BAG of rubbish has been set on fire in a North Yorkshire town.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Beech Grove in Harrogate at around 6.40pm last night (June 21).
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A spokesperson for the service said: “Crews from Harrogate responded to reports of a small fire in the open.
“The fire which consisted of a bag of rubbish was extinguished by crews using a bucket of water.
“The cause was deliberate.”
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