Fire believed to have been started deliberately breaks out at Ripon Cathedral
Crews attended at 11am when a smell of smoke was detected.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately but was quickly extinguished with no significant damage reported.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating and said: "We were alerted to a suspected attempted arson incident at Ripon Cathedral at around 10.40am today. Thankfully there were no injuries and no damage caused.
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Hide Ad“Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation should please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
“Please quote reference number 12220031515 when providing any information.”