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A fire which broke out at a Jewish cemetery in Bushey has been ruled accidental by the fire service.
The blaze began at Bushey Old Cemetery, on the corner of Sandy Lane, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday.
Three fire engines were sent to the scene after a large pike of wood, measuring around 10 metres by 10 metres, caught fire within the cemetery grounds.
Firefighters used hose reel jets to bring the flames under control while roads around the site were closed.
No injuries were reported.
The fire service confirmed on Thursday that the cause of the blaze had been recorded as accidental.
Crews remained at the cemetery into the evening to damp down hotspots and ensure the area was safe before leaving.
The road closures caused heavy congestion in the surrounding area, with motorists advised to avoid the scene while firefighters dealt with the incident.
Bushey Old Jewish Cemetery is one of the United Synagogues’ main grounds and has served the Jewish community for decades.
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