Arson attack on bungalow leaves home on fire
Firefighters were called to Whitecross Gardens in Seaton. Picture: Google Maps (stock image) - Credit: Google Maps
A bungalow was torched in Seaton last night (Friday).
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called out to a house in Whitecross Gardens shortly after 6.15pm.
One fire engine from Colyton and one from Axminster were sent to extinguish the fire.
A fire service spokesman said: “On arrival to this incident the crews identified smoke and flames issuing from a bungalow and had moved into the roof space, after inspection by crews the bungalow was identified to be derelict.
“Four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera was used to extinguish the fire.
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“This fire is believed to had been caused deliberately.
“Once the crew had fully extinguished the fire and had made the area safe they returned home to the station.”
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