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Talbot Hotel, Malton, ‘open as normal’ after chimney fire
The Talbot Hotel in Yorkersgate, Malton, was evacuated around lunchtime due to the incident.
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A spokesperson for the hotel said: “We’re open as usual at The Talbot Hotel.
“Following a fire alarm over the weekend, we’d like to thank the fire brigade for their swift response and our guests for their understanding. A small, contained fire within a chimney was quickly located and dealt with, with no injuries and limited damage reported.
“We look forward to welcoming you as normal.”
As reported by the Gazette and Herald fire crews were called to The Talbot hotel shortly before 1.20pm.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said its two crews extinguished the fire which was confined to the chimney flute.
A service spokesperson said: “A crew from Malton and an ariel ladder platform from Scarborough responded to a chimney fire.
“The fire was confined to the chimney flue and the ariel ladder platform and chimney nozzle adapter were used to extinguish the fire.”
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