Fire that destroyed 35 cars could be deliberate

Cars damaged by fireImage source, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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The vehicles at the compound were destroyed by fire

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Firefighters believe a blaze that destroyed 35 vehicles inside a commercial premise may have been started deliberately, police say.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue were called to Foxmoor Business Park in Wellington by a member of the public on Tuesday at 21:44 GMT and two teams were immediately sent to the scene.

The fire service said all vehicles in the compound had been completely destroyed by fire and that police were investigating.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "The fire service believe the fire was started deliberately and an investigation has been launched."

Image source, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
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Firefighters were called to Foxmoor Business Park in Wellington

The police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.