A member of the armed forces was taken to hospital after a fire broke out at accommodation within Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire on Thursday evening.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service dispatched multiple crews to the scene at 19:48 BST, where they found the blaze in an advanced state. The individual was transported to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, while firefighting operations continued until 02:43 BST on Friday morning.
Crews from North Yorkshire were supported by additional firefighting resources from neighbouring stations to tackle the incident. Following the initial response, on-site personnel maintained surveillance throughout the night, and a formal fire investigation was scheduled to establish the cause.
What happened at the scene?
Unverified footage and photographs posted on social media captured flames and heavy smoke billowing from the building as onlookers observed the emergency response. The images provided a stark visual record of the intensity of the fire during its active phase.
What are authorities saying?
Hipswell and Colburn councillor Kevin Foster expressed his concerns to local media, stating:
My immediate concern is for the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the camp, including our military personnel, their families and the emergency services responding to the incident.
The Ministry of Defence has been approached for a statement regarding the incident and its circumstances.
Key Facts
- Fire broke out at military barracks accommodation at Catterick Garrison on Thursday at 19:48 BST
- One person was hospitalised with smoke inhalation
- Firefighting crews from multiple stations remained on scene until 02:43 BST on Friday
- A formal fire investigation is planned to determine the cause
