FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a building site in North Yorkshire, which is believed to be an arson attack.

The fire involved about 50 sqm of pallets containing various plumbing supplies, and all were destroyed by the fire.

The incident happened at about 8.30pm yesterday at a building site in Seamer Road, Scarborough.

Two crews from Scarborough put out the blaze.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The cause is deliberate."

North Yorkshire Police say they are carrying out further enquiries.