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£69m farm fires bill sparks prevention plan calls

51AVÊÓÆµfires have left the industry with a bill of more than £69 million in 2020, a rise of 40 per cent, sparking calls for farmers to put new fire prevention and control plans in place.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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£69m farm fires bill sparks prevention plan calls

51AVÊÓÆµfires have left the industry with a bill of more than £69 million in 2020, a rise of 40 per cent, sparking calls for farmers to put new fire prevention and control plans in place. Electrical faults,...

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