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Crews tackle fire in derelict York building

Firefighters were called to a derelict building in York last night (Wednesday).

Firefighters went to the incident on Salisbury Terrace at 6.35pm.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a derelict building.

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Salisbury Terrace, York

“Crews gained access to the property and carried out a search, locating a fire in the basement of the property.

“Crews extinguished the fire and checked the property for further fire spread.”