Police are investigating whether a car fire was deliberately started in Highbridge last night (Wednesday February 7th).
A fire crew from Burnham-On-Sea was called to East Avenue in Highbridge at 10.02pm where a car was alight.
A fire spokesman says: “Fire control received multiple calls to a vehicle on fire outside a property in Highbridge.”
“Control immediately mobilised one fire appliance from Burnham-On-Sea.”
“Once in attendance crews confirmed a vehicle was involved in fire and got to work using a Hose Reel Jet to extinguish it.”
“Crews confirmed that unfortunately the vehicle suffered approximately 40% damage through fire.”
“Police were requested as this was believed to be deliberate.”
Anyone with information should contact Burnham-On-Sea Police on 101.
