A fierce fire on a farm near Rabat late yesterday caused damage running into tens of thousands of euro.

The blaze was reported at about 9.30 pm. It  consumed tools, animal feed and hay, but a number of cows were rescued before the flames spread.

The police have launched an investigation and a Magisterial inquiry is under way.

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