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Library closed until further notice after fire

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Oundle Library was evacuated when the fire was discovered

A library will remain closed until further notice after a fire.

Oundle Library in Northamptonshire was evacuated when the fire was discovered at 10:30 BST.

The fire service said gas and electricity supplies were turned off and the flames were put out shortly afterwards. All staff and customers left the building safely.

North Northamptonshire Council said the building would remain closed for the time being.

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North Northamptonshire Council said the library would be closed until further notice

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was in a small room.

It added that firefighters would return to the site to establish the cause of the blaze.

The council said it would confirm the reopening timeframe once a site assessment was complete, and library cards could be used at any of its other libraries in the meantime.

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