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Brafferton poultry shed blaze kills 4,000 pheasants Brafferton poultry shed blaze kills 4,000 pheasants
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A blaze which ripped through two poultry sheds has killed 4,000 pheasants.A blaze which ripped through two poultry sheds has killed 4,000 pheasants.
Fire crews from Boroughbride, Easingwold, Thirsk and Ripon fought to save the birds at Brafferton in North Yorkshire at 01:40 BST. Fire crews from Boroughbridge, Easingwold, Thirsk and Ripon fought to save the birds at Brafferton in North Yorkshire at 01:40 BST.
Despite their efforts, the flames destroyed both buildings on Austin Hill track and all the animals inside.Despite their efforts, the flames destroyed both buildings on Austin Hill track and all the animals inside.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was accidental.North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was accidental.