Emergency services are engaged in a prolonged effort to extinguish a fire at a military barracks accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, with authorities warning the blaze is likely to continue through the night.
The North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that multiple crews are currently on the scene. Support has also been dispatched from County Durham and Darlington, underscoring the scale of the operation.
In a statement regarding the incident, the fire service noted, “The incident is expected to be ongoing throughout the night.” While the Ministry of Defence has been approached for comment, details regarding the cause or the number of personnel affected remain limited.
Unverified footage circulating on social media shows thick smoke and flames rising from the building as bystanders watch from a distance.
Kevin Foster, councillor for Hipswell and Colburn, expressed concern for the safety of everyone at the camp, including military staff, their families, and the emergency responders. He told local media that information is still emerging and priorities remain focused on wellbeing and containment.
Sending good thoughts to all the firefighters battling this. Long nights ahead for them.
Another overnight blaze? Really? One would think basic fire safety protocols are in place at such a large site.
Does anyone know which accommodation block it is? I have a cousin stationed there and I am quite anxious.
That smoke looks thick in the videos. Glad crews from neighboring areas are helping out.
Hope everyone is safe. It is worrying when a fire is expected to last all night like this.