Firefighters were called after reports of gas cylinders ablaze on a vehicle 10 miles south of Scarborough, on Saturday.
The incident happened just before 12 noon.
Crews from Scarborough responded to a 7.5 ton vehicle carrying gas cylinders on fire.
On arrival, officers used a hose reel to extinguish a small fire. The cylinders were unaffected.
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Scarborough railway station is set to undergo a major transformation as Network Rail begins work next week on a comprehensive roof renovation project.
Police are renewing their appeal for information about an arson attack on a Whitby barn.
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