Fire service tackles fire near Becky Hill concert

A red fire engine faces the front, with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue branding visible on the door.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was able to extinguish the fire

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Fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze that broke out close to a Becky Hill concert in Devon.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 19:20 GMT on Friday to a fire involving a telescopic handler on a service road at Westpoint Arena, where Hill was performing on Friday.

The fire was quickly extinguished, it said, and the area was secured within 30 minutes.

The ignition was believed to be accidental, with no injuries reported, the service added.

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