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Major fire at synthetic turf factory in Maryport

Emergency services are dealing with a building fire at SIS Pitches on Glasson Industrial Estate in Maryport.

The A596 road is closed between Flimby and Maryport and services on the Cumbrian coast line between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness have been cancelled.

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TRAVEL: A596 reopens and train services resume

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The A596 at Maryport has reopened, following a major fire at warehouse which shut the road yesterday afternoon.

Rail services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness have resumed normal service, with the track at Maryport open.

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire at SIS Pitches on Glasson Industrial Estate, which started yesterday afternoon.

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