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‘Suspicious’ fire investigated by police

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Tom Wright

Published: 8:28 AM July 13, 2019    Updated: 11:08 PM October 27, 2020
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene. - Credit: Archant

Firefighters and police were called to investigate a vehicle fire yesterday evening (Friday).

Avon and Somerset Constabulary plus Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to Hurn Lane, in Berrow, at about 6.15pm.

A fire service spokesman said: "Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus wearers and one hose reel jet.

"Police were called due to the suspicious nature of the fire."

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