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Teenager arrested after fire at industrial estate

News imageAMH Electrical Services An industrial estate which has been completely gutted by a fire.AMH Electrical Services
The fire at Locking Farm Industrial Estate destroyed several businesses

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire destroyed several businesses on an industrial estate.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at Locking Farm Industrial Estate in Weston-super-Mare at 03:03 BST on Tuesday. The fire closed the A371 for most of the day.

Avon and Somerset Police launched an investigation and found the cause was likely deliberate. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of an arson offence and remains in police custody.

Fire crews from 12 stations were at the scene for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with police assisting with road closures.

The force said it was fortunate no one was injured in the blaze which one business owner said was "devastating".

Police have asked anyone who can assist with the investigation to contact them.

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