INCIDENT: Motorists urged to avoid road in Harrogate as emergency services attend to fire at property

A road has been forced to close to motorists this morning as emergency services attend to the scene of a fire at a property in Harrogate.
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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police are currently at the scene of a fire at a property on Avenue Close.

The incident was reported at 10.17am on Friday, April 26.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The road is currently closed while firefighters work make the area safe.

“Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area at this time.”