Firefighters tackle blaze at Barnsley care home
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Crews from Dearne Valley, Cudworth, Barnsley and Rotherham stations were called out to the facility in Wombwell at just after 9pm.
A fire had started in the main dining area and was brought under control quickly by firefighters.
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Police and an ambulance were also called as a precaution but nobody was injured.
A firefighter who attended the scene said it is thought to have been started accidentally but an investigation to establish the cause has been launched.
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