North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline

North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline

CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).

'It did come a little close for comfort' - Tandragee farmer says freak straw-field fire 'could have been worse if wind had changed'

A local farmer has told of his fear after a fire which started in a field of straw adjacent to his house spread over 9-10 acres.