Moped fire spreads to fence in York

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 18:15 · Archive

A moped burst into flames and spread to a nearby fence in Hazel Court, York on Wednesday afternoon.

A moped caught fire in Hazel Court, York on Wednesday afternoon, causing flames to spread to a nearby fence and vegetation. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service received the initial report of a fire to the fence and bushes and sent a crew from Acomb station to the scene, which arrived shortly before 1.50pm on 28 October.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire was caused by the moped itself, which had already spread to the surrounding fence and vegetation. The crew used a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze. No further details about the cause of the moped fire or any injuries have been reported.

How it is being reported

• Moped fire spreads to fence in YorkA moped has burst into flames resulting in a nearby fence being set alight in Hazel Court, York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 28 Oct, 17:37
• Moped fire spreads to fence in YorkA moped has burst into flames resulting in a nearby fence being set alight in Hazel Court, York.The Press (York) · 28 Oct, 17:37

In this story: Hazel Court, York · North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service · Acomb

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