Wasps nest prompts house fire call

A wasps nest prompted concerns about a house fire early this morning.

Firefighters were called to the incident in Moor End Lane, Sowerby, at about 3.30am.

Crews from Northallerton and Thirsk responded to reports of a smoke alarm sounding, with a hot area found on the ceiling which was making a crackling noise.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “This was a false alarm with good intent caused by a wasps nest.”

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