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Sophie McCoid

Huge fire breaks out at Drayton Manor Theme Park

A huge fire broke out at Drayton Manor theme park overnight.

The blaze hit the Staffordshire theme park on Tuesday night, but there were no injuries to staff or animals.

The fire is believed to have started in a toilet block in the area of the park devoted to Thomas the Tank Engine.

A shop in the same area was said to have been damaged.

Fire crews from Tamworth, Mercia, Chase Terrace, Burton on Trent, Cannock and Barton Under Needwood were called to tackle the fire.

Drayton Manor tweeted the fire was brought under control but echoed a warning from fire crews for nearby residents to keep their doors and windows closed.

The theme park keeps around 100 animals on its premises.

Drayton Manor tweeted: "We can confirm that we currently have a number of fire crews on site at the park.

"Since being made aware of the blaze, we have been in close contact with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, who have advised us that the situation is now, thankfully, under control.

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"No one has been injured and all of the Park’s animals are safe. It is not yet safe for us to survey the damage.

"For now, we echo the advice to local residents to keep doors and windows closed, and thank all those involved in the swift and effective response."

The park is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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