Derelict building fire being treated as arson

Devon and Cornwall Police said the fire at a disused building in Kingsteignton was being treated as arson

A derelict building fire in south Devon is being treated as arson, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said fire crews were called to Abbrook Pond, off Chudleigh Road in Kingsteignton, at about 18:40 BST on Wednesday.

The fire caused "substantial damage" to the disused building, particularly to the roof, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

A spokesperson for the fire service said crews began "scaling down" at about 22:00 but one appliance remained until 23:00 to damp down hotspots. A crew revisited the building at 06:00 on Thursday.

The fire service said it received multiple calls reporting the large fire

The spokesperson said: "Two fire engines were initially mobilised and when crews got in attendance, they reported smoke and flames issuing and requested a further three fire engines plus an aerial ladder platform and a water carrier."

Police said no-one was injured and have asked any witnesses with information to contact them.