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Firefighters tackle barn fire at Cornwall farm

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said they found the barn – measuring 20m x 10m – well alight in the Launcells area

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
The barn fire had spread to an adjoining property in the Launcells area of Cornwall (generic)
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The barn fire had spread to an adjoining property in the Launcells area of Cornwall (generic)

Firefighters have been tackling a large barn fire on a farm in Cornwall which had spread to an adjoining property. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said they found the barn - measuring 20m x 10m - well...

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