Fire crews were called out twice to fires in York woodland last night (Tuesday).
Acomb firefighters were first called to Grange Lane at 5.48pm.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from Acomb responded to reports of a fire in the woodland, measuring 6ft by 6ft.
Grange Lane, York
“Crews used two knapsack sprayers to extinguish the fire, which was caused deliberately.”
Firefighters were back at Grange Lane at 8.18pm.
The spokesperson said: “A crew from York responded to reports of a small campfire in the woods.
“This was extinguished prior to fire service arrival by members of the public. The cause of the fire was deliberate.”