Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a major barn fire at East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, and a separate blaze at a nearby recycling centre in the early hours of Sunday (September 24th).
Police told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Monday that two people aged 19 and 21 had been arrested following investigations into the blaze at Church Road in East Huntspill, pictured above, and a separate fire at a nearby recycling centre off the A38.
Two large five-bay barns containing 250 tons of hay were destroyed in the fire, as we reported earlier.
Police spokesman Ian Jury said: “We are investigating this fire and can confirm that two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson.”
He added: “They have been questioned and released on bail pending further investigations.”
He appealed to any eyewitnesses to the fire, which started at around 1am on Sunday, to contact Bridgwater CID or Crimestoppers.
The news came after motorists travelling through East Huntspill were diverted around the scene on Sunday as Church Road was closed for much of Sunday to allow the emergency services to tackle the fire.
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