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The fire broke out at Hatherleigh Cattle Market just after About 30 firefighters were sent to the scene and a cordon was put in place around the market following fears of asbestos contamination. Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are investigating the cause. Theresa May urges the UK to "seize this moment" but Labour's Jeremy Corbyn says she has "no mandate" and has lost her authority.

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