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LIVE: Major blaze severely damages 18th century thatched cottage

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  • Firefighters battled the thatched cottage fire in Sopley on Thursday evening.
  • Five fire engines from Dorset and two from Hampshire tackled the fire.
  • Police were on the scene and roads were closed so emergency services can tackle the blaze.
  • Salisbury Road has now been re-opened but Derritt Lane remains closed.
  • Nobody is thought to have been injured in the blaze.
  • There will be significant damage to the cottage, according to fire crews.

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