AN early morning blaze damaged two vehicles in Chaffcombe, Chard, with the cause under investigation.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a vehicle on fire on Chaffcombe Road at 4.20am this morning (May 14).
A pump was mobilised to extinguish the blaze, and fire crews from Chard fire station used one breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.
A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed that there is a ‘small amount of damage to an adjoining car’ following the blaze.
The spokesperson also confirmed that the cause of the blaze is believed to be deliberate.
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The spokesperson said: "Fire Control received a call for a vehicle on fire and mobilised a pump to extinguish. The crews used the following equipment:
- One breathing apparatus
- One hose reel jet
"There is a small amount of damage to an adjoining car.
"We believe it was started deliberately."
Avon and Somerset Police have been contacted for comment.
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