EMERGENCY services were called to extinguish a disposable barbecue that had been left burning in a woodland area.

Crews from Scarborough were called to the scene at 7.28pm yesterday (July 7) evening at Harwood Dale, Scarborough.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Crews from Scarborough extinguished a disposable barbecue that had been left smouldering in woodland.

“Crews used a hose reel to extinguish the fire.”