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Fire crews tackle large fire in Watford - recap

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  • Shocking footage caught the moment flames began engulfing back gardens and a house in North Watford this afternoon.
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  • Around four homes were evacuated after gardens and bushes caught fire behind Bradshaw Road, Watford
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  • Sixty firefighters battled the blaze which began in a railway embankment, which runs behind Bradshaw Road, at around 2.30pm
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  • Several fire engines have been at the scene in north Watford alongside the incident response unit, police and paramedics.
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  • Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue says as many as 12 properties were affected.
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  • We understand there are no casualties. People are being urged to avoid the area.
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  • Herts Fire and Rescue says the incident has now been "scaled down".
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