One person hospitalised after barracks fire in North Yorkshire
A large fire broke out at a military accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, with one person taken to hospital and firefighters expected to work through the night.
A fire has broken out at a military accommodation building at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire, prompting a large emergency response. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews were tackling the blaze, supported by an additional appliance sent from County Durham and Darlington.
In a statement, the fire service said the incident was expected to continue throughout the night, indicating firefighters face a lengthy operation to bring the fire under control.
Unverified footage and images circulating online show flames and smoke rising from the building as onlookers gathered to watch. The BBC has approached the Ministry of Defence for comment on the incident.
Local concern over safety
Kevin Foster, a councillor for Hipswell and Colburn, told local media that few details were available at this early stage. He said his main concern was for the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the camp, including military personnel, their families, and the emergency crews responding to the fire.
One person has been taken to hospital following the incident. The situation remains a developing story, with further updates expected as authorities assess the scale of the damage.
