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Gritter lorry blaze as heat causes roads to soften

Gritter lorry blaze as heat causes roads to soften
BBC England Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11:07 UTC 1 min read
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Two fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.

Two fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.
Gritter (PERSON) Somerset (LOCATION)
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