FIREFIGHTERS have been battling a fire at a house in a North Yorkshire town.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out after reports of a fire at 11pm to Green Way, Glusburn near Skipton last night (March 22).

Station manager Tony Walker said: "Crews from Skipton have dealt with a significant fire in a flat.

"Crews used 4 breathing apparatus and 2 hose reels to extinguish the fire.

"The cause is now under investigation by fire and police.

"Smoke alarms save lives."

It's not known whether anyone was injured in the blaze.