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Fire rips through demolition site in Bedford

Grant Prior 11 years ago

Firefighters battled through the night to bring a major blaze on a demolition site in Bedford under control on Saturday.

Fire broke out at Bedford’s former town hall where work started on a six-month demolition programme three weeks ago.

The building is being brought down in stages to pave the way for a new leisure development.

Bedford Fire and Rescue said: “The building is unused and due to be demolished over the next few months. No reports of anyone injured.”

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