FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a large fire at a house in a North Yorkshire village today (July 24).

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say crews from Selby York and Tadcaster along with West Yorkshire were called this afternoon to a large fire to property in the Burn area. 

Station manager Tony Walker has since said: "The incident is now under control and the cause under investigation.

"Thanks to Snaith and Pontefract from our neighbouring brigades for their assistance.

"The incident has now scaled down to 2 appliances to dampen down."

York Press: Firefighters from York, Selby and Tadcaster tackled a large house fire in Burn near Selby. Picture: Station manager Tony WalkerFirefighters from York, Selby and Tadcaster tackled a large house fire in Burn near Selby. Picture: Station manager Tony Walker (Image: UGC)