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One person taken to hospital after Catterick barracks fire

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One person was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire at Catterick Garrison, with firefighters remaining at the scene into the early hours.

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One person was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire in an accommodation block at Catterick Garrison on Thursday evening, BBC News reported, citing North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. [1]

The fire service said multiple crews were sent at 19:48 BST and found the blaze “well alight”. Firefighters remained at the scene until 02:43 BST on Friday. [1]

The response at Gaza Barracks drew support from several other fire stations. A crew from Darlington attended to assist with an aerial ladder platform, a spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said. [1]

On-site personnel kept watch overnight, and a fire investigation was due to take place, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said. [1]

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