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Glastonbury police investigate arson after two caravans destroyed near Tesco

15.07.2026 00:06 3 min 6 sources РУС
Glastonbury and Street Nub News ENG + 5 more
Glastonbury police investigate arson after two caravans destroyed near Tesco
Original source: Glastonbury and Street Nub News

In Brief

On the evening of 13 June, two caravans were deliberately set on fire next to a Tesco supermarket in Glastonbury. The store was evacuated; about 10% of its external wall was damaged. No injuries were reported. Police treat the fire as suspicious.

Caravan arson in Glastonbury

On the evening of 13 June, a fire destroyed two caravans parked on Beckery New Road in Glastonbury, Somerset, next to a Tesco supermarket. Fire crews arrived around 20:00 BST, initially with three appliances and later two more, including an aerial ladder. The blaze was extinguished by 22:40.

The supermarket was evacuated and closed early. The fire caused thermal damage to about 10% of the store's external wall and also affected a neighbouring building. No injuries were reported. Police and fire services deem the cause suspicious and are treating it as arson. Tesco reopened as normal on the morning of 14 June. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Glastonbury police investigate caravan arson

15.06.2026 Glastonbury and Street Nub News ENG Original source

Fire in Glastonbury destroys two caravans, damages Tesco supermarket

14.06.2026 somersetleveller.co.uk ENG Original source

Glastonbury Tesco evacuated after deliberate caravans fire

14.06.2026 BBC News ENG Original source

Evacuated Tesco in Glastonbury closes after caravan fire

14.06.2026 Somerset Live ENG Original source

Tesco in Glastonbury reopens after arson attack on caravans

14.06.2026 Somerset County Gazette ENG Original source

Glastonbury Tesco evacuated after two caravans set on fire

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