Firefighters have been tackling a blaze that sent thick plumes of smoke over the packed York stadium this evening.
The fire is at the Stoneacre Ford dealership on Jockey Lane.
Crews from Huntington, Tadcaster, Acomb, Selby, Knaresbrough and Malton alongside a water bowser from Tadcaster, ariel ladder platform from Harrogate, welfare unit from Thirsk and a incident command unit from Northallerton went to the blaze.
At 6.20pm, fire crews were still on scene.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The crews have sectorised the incident and are working well to get on top of it.
“We’re asking members of the public to keep their doors and windows closed in the area and be mindful of congestion due to fire appliances in that area.”
The fire service later added: “Crews used multiple breathing apparatus, hose reel jets, main jets and positive pressure ventilation fans to deal with the incident.”
There are no reported casualties.
Earlier, clouds of smoke were seen billowing over the North Stand of the LNER Community Stadium where more than 8,000 fans were watching York City’s win against Altrincham.
