Discarded cigarette believed to have started fire on balcony of Skipton flat
A discarded cigarette is believed that have start a fire on the balcony of a flat in Skipton during the early hours.
North Yorkshire Fire Service was called out to a fire at the flat off Keighley Road shortly after 1.05am this morning.
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Hide AdA spokesman said two crews from Skipton had dealt with the fire on the balcony of a first floor flat, using a hose reel to put out the flames.
He said: "Slight fire damage was caused to the wooden floor of the balcony.
"The cause is believed to be a discarded cigarette smouldering in a plant pot of dried out compost."