Car, caravan and trailer '100% destroyed' in fire at Billington traveller site

A car, caravan and disused trailer were destroyed in a fire at a Billington travellers' site this week.
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A Beds Police spokesman said: "At just before 2pm on Monday, March 30, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue were called to report of a caravan fire on Gypsy Lane, Little Billington.

"Four crews attended, along with one water carrier and specialist unit.

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"The fire involved two static caravans and one car, 50 metres of fencing, a disused trailer and five gas cylinders.

The entrance to Gipsy Lane, BillingtonThe entrance to Gipsy Lane, Billington
The entrance to Gipsy Lane, Billington

"The car, one caravan and a disused trailer were 100% destroyed by fire, but crews prevented further damage to another caravan, which was only 10% damaged.

"The fire was believed to have been accidental and all persons were accounted for."

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