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Kendal College closed after fire at animal centre

Kendal College has had to close a campus after a fire at its animal centre.

The college’s site on Milnthorpe Road was closed on Wednesday after the blaze, which broke out at about 5:30pm on Tuesday.

The college's website said it expected to reopen tomorrow (Thursday).

Students at their two other campuses are unaffected.

A spokesperson said: "Following the fire tonight at Kendal College in the rescue centre, all animals and people are alive."

Four fire engines from Kendal, Milnthorpe and Windermere were at the scene for two hours.

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