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Firefighters tackle house fire in Leominster

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Friday, 8 July 2022 21:40

Fire crews have spent the evening tackling a house fire in Leominster.

Multiple fire crews were sent to Buckfield Road following the fire which involved two properties.

It's understood all persons were accounted for and no injuries have been reported.

Posting on social media, local resident Andy Winter said: "They have lost everything, the kids ages are 5 girl, 7 boy and 17 year old boy, they have lost everything, if anyone in the Leominster area can help out with clothes or anything that would be amazing, please help."

The road remains closed.

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