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3 hours ago DOZENS of animals were killed when a barn burned in the heart of St Andrew’s at the weekend. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Sign Up The aftermath of Sunday’s barn fire in St Andrew’s where some livestock were killed. (29482204) Guernsey States vet David Chamberlain said 44 sheep, two lambs and an elderly pony were consumed by the blaze, which took hold in a large agricultural building between the Route de St Andre and La Rue des Morts on Sunday afternoon. Nearby residents described their shock at witnessing the fire, which is not being treated as suspicious.

"Since then it has been a mopping-up operation. We've got everything out, all the carpets, and everyone's safe.  "I had the added problem of my wife being quite ill, so we had to get her out quickly.  "I'd say it sums up this year quite well. But all the neighbours have been fantastic - they've mucked in and helped out, so in that sense it has been a pleasure." A Bungay resident's back garden after widespread flooding in the area - Credit: Victoria Pertusa A few doors away, Janet Kirkpatrick and her husband became increasingly concerned as water gradually crept up their garden on Christmas ...