Firefighters tackled a large fire in the open last night (Sunday).
They were called out to a field off Sherburn Road, Selby, at 8.43pm to find about 180 straw bales well alight.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews used hosereels to protect the surrounding area and keep the fire under control through the night.
“The cause is believed to be due to spontaneous combustion.”
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