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Huge fire damages 160 caravans in Somerset
60 caravans have been destroyed after a large fire tore through Highbridge Caravan Centre in Somerset.
A series of explosions were heard by nearby residents as gas cylinders with the caravans caught light.
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At the scene: destruction after caravan centre fire
Caravan centre owner: 'We are devastated that this has happened'
A fire which tore through a family-owned caravan centre in the early hours has destroyed more than a hundred caravans worth over £1 million.
More than 60 people called the emergency services and a fleet of 10 fire engines were mobilised to Highbridge Caravan Centre in Somerset - where the blaze was eventually brought under control.
Philip Davies, Director of Highbridge Caravans, praised the quick-thinking actions of a security guard who raised the alarm.
The cause is not yet known but it is originally through to have started in a shed or fence on the perimeter of the site.
No one was hurt, and since no buildings were damaged the workshop, sales area and awnings shop are still open for business.
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160 caravans damaged in fire
Firefighters working to contain a huge fire which tore though a caravan centre in Somerset have confirmed that around 160 caravans have been damaged.
Crews are still damping down hot spots at the Highbridge Caravan Centre on Bristol Road.
No one was injured - investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.
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Huge fire rips through caravan centre
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At the scene: destruction after caravan centre fire
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