A caravan used by a charity as a mobile headquarters has been destroyed by arsonists in the town of Brixham in Devon.
According to the Herald Express newspaper, the vehicle was used by the Brixham Lions charitable trust during several events, including the Dartmouth Regatta.
President John Hulme explained that the caravan often acted as a base for tea and coffee making facilities, and to provide shelter for volunteers.
The fire occurred in the early hours of Friday March 11th behind Central Garage on Milton Street. Firefighters were called to the scene after reports of an explosion. A Ford Transit van was also destroyed in the blaze.
Police are treating the incident as arson and have arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of starting the fire.
Mr Hulme said Brixham Lions will be looking to purchase a new caravan in time for this year’s Dartmouth Regatta.
“If we can’t find another caravan closer to the summer we might have to hire something,” he remarked. “That would cost £100 to £150, which is quite expensive.”
