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| Lorry catches fire on A361 in north Devon | Lorry catches fire on A361 in north Devon |
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| Watch: Firefighters are tackling a lorry fire near Barnstaple | Watch: Firefighters are tackling a lorry fire near Barnstaple |
| Firefighters have extinguished a large lorry fire in north Devon. | Firefighters have extinguished a large lorry fire in north Devon. |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire broke out at about 08:20 BST on the A361 North Devon Link Road at the Landkey roundabout near Barnstaple. | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the fire broke out at about 08:20 BST on the A361 North Devon Link Road at the Landkey roundabout near Barnstaple. |
| Two crews from Barnstaple and South Molton fire stations were in attendance, as well as a water pump, firefighters said. | |
| Crews were working to prevent fuel from leaking on to the road and drivers were urged to avoid the area. | Crews were working to prevent fuel from leaking on to the road and drivers were urged to avoid the area. |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said road closures were in place and there were no reports of any injuries. | Devon and Cornwall Police said road closures were in place and there were no reports of any injuries. |
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