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Firefighters battle to save 40 sheep from farm blaze

Firefighters have rescued 40 sheep after a major blaze broke out on farm.

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Firefighters battle to save 40 sheep from farm blaze

Firefighters have rescued 40 sheep after a major blaze broke out on farm. The incident saw crews dispatched to a farm in Mockerkin, Cockermouth, after flames took hold of a hay bale being stored on...

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