A beloved seafront resort was torched by kids in a suspected arson attack.
Shocking footage shows the height of the ferocious fire with a huge ball of orange flames and plume of black smoke.
Three teenagers including a girl have been arrested on suspicion of arson.
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The fire destroyed a building used by a Sea Scouts group, leaving them homeless.
Leaders described the incident as “devastating”, as reported by Need To Know.
Firefighters were called to battle the fire at the Imperial Recreation Ground in Exmouth, Devon on Monday, (11 Aug).
Police said huge amounts of equipment were destroyed and the heat of the fire also affected nearby containers and melted kayaks.
An Exmouth Police spokesperson added: “The heat of the fire also affected nearby containers containing their kayaks and has melted a number of them.
“This is devastating for them and the youths in our community that they support.”
A spokesperson for neighbouring 3rd Exmouth Scout Group said: “I have spoken to leaders of the 5th Exmouth Scouts and they have lost everything.
“As a scout leader I cannot imagine how they are all feeling.
“The devastation is awful.
“My son went there so I know how many memories will have been lost.
“The 3rd are absolutely gutted for 5th and will help and support them in whatever way we can, they will rise from the ashes with the support of all their fellow scouters and the community.”
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson added:”We are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson in Exmouth on Monday.
“The fire service was first called about a fire on Imperial Road, at around 5.10pm on Monday 11 August.
“The building was destroyed during the incident which is being treated as arson.
“Officers are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area to contact them.
“Three teenagers, a boy and a girl from Exmouth and a boy from Exeter, have been arrested on suspicion of arson.
“All three have been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
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