Fire Engulfs Military Barracks in Catterick Garrison, Crews Battle Blaze Overnight
Multiple fire crews are working to contain a blaze at accommodation blocks in North Yorkshire, with the incident expected to continue through the night.
Firefighters are expected to work through the night as a significant fire continues to burn at a military barracks accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
Multiple crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are on the scene, with support from an appliance from County Durham and Darlington. The fire service has stated that the incident is anticipated to be ongoing throughout the night.
Unverified footage circulating online depicts flames and smoke emanating from a building, with onlookers present. The Ministry of Defence has been approached for comment by the BBC.
Councillor Kevin Foster, representing Hipswell and Colburn, informed local media that information regarding the fire is limited at this time. "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," Foster said.