This was the scene in the early hours today (Sunday) as a huge blaze lit up the area for miles.
Ten fire crews were sent to the farm fire on Hagg Lane in Cawood at 11.16pm.
Firefighters from Selby, Tadcaster, York, Huntington, Acomb, Easingwold, Malton and Garforth responded to multiple agricultural buildings containing straw and animals on fire.
At 2.44am the fire service posted on X: “We’re currently dealing with a large barn fire on Hagg Lane in Cawood.
“There are currently ten pumps at the scene and our crews are working hard to bring the fire under control.
“Residents in the area are requested to keep their doors and windows closed.”
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews surrounded the fire using hose reel jets and main jets to begin extinguishing whilst other crews assisted the farmer in moving the animals to a safe location.
“This incident is still on going but has now been scaled back.”