On Saturday, April 26, a vehicle fire occurred near Tesco in Wells, suspected to have been set deliberately, as reported by the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service.
The incident, as per the official statement, prompted the immediate deployment of fire crews from Glastonbury and Wells, with the need for additional resources including breathing apparatus. The fire was successfully extinguished using compressed air foam, a hose reel jet, and breathing apparatus.
In a final update on Sunday, April 27, it was confirmed that the fire was intentional, and the authorities were notified accordingly.