Seven vehicles have been damaged following a major blaze in a Wiltshire village overnight.
Emergency services were called to a raging fire in a car park off Rawlins Road in Pewsey shortly before 2am this morning (Thursday).
Numerous vehicles – cars and a van – were found to be well alight, with firefighters battling the exshinish the flames for around three hours.
Nearby homes were evacuated while the incident was ongoing, but nobody was injured.
In total seven vehicles sustained damage, with at least five completely destroyed.
Wiltshire Police have launched an investigation into the fire – with arson as possibility. A crime scene is in place as the probe continues.
Neighbourhood inspector Simon Garrett said: ”This is a concerning incident which resulted in some large scale damage to vehicles parked in the road.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area in the early hours this morning and may have seen any suspicious activity.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage that could help with ongoing enquiries.”
If you can help, please contact the force by calling 101 and quoting log 54260072545. You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
