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Northallerton fire: Asda, M&S and homes evacuated | Northallerton fire: Asda, M&S and homes evacuated |
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People have been evacuated from their homes after a large fire at a workshop. | People have been evacuated from their homes after a large fire at a workshop. |
Firefighters were called to Northallerton Tyre and Battery Company on Brompton Road in the North Yorkshire town at about 18:45 GMT on Wednesday. | |
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was being "scaled down" at about 22:10 and there had been no reported injuries. | North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was being "scaled down" at about 22:10 and there had been no reported injuries. |
The fire service said the surrounding area was cordoned off "due to the risk of exploding cylinders". | |
A number of crews remained at the site overnight to monitor the fire. | |
Customers and staff were earlier asked to evacuate a nearby Asda store and M&S Foodhall as a precaution. | Customers and staff were earlier asked to evacuate a nearby Asda store and M&S Foodhall as a precaution. |
North Yorkshire Police tweeted that people who were evacuated from their homes were taken to a nearby hospital canteen while firefighters tackled the blaze. | North Yorkshire Police tweeted that people who were evacuated from their homes were taken to a nearby hospital canteen while firefighters tackled the blaze. |
"Most have now returned home but some have been given temporary accommodation by North Yorkshire County Council," the force added. | "Most have now returned home but some have been given temporary accommodation by North Yorkshire County Council," the force added. |
The fire service said the cause of the fire was under investigation. |