INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a scooter fire spread to building in Wells last night (August 14).

Crews from Glastonbury, Wells and Shepton Mallet were sent to the scene after reports of a scooter on fire outside a property at around 11.24pm.

“While crews were en route, Fire Control received a further 999 call stating the property was then effected so a further two fire engines were mobilised,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

Crews used two triple extension ladders, two thermal imaging cameras, two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one safety jet, ceiling hooks, two gas monitors, two battery operated ventilation fans and one covering jet to bring the blaze under control.

“The property measured approximately 10 metres x 10 metres and was of a brick and tile construction,” the spokesperson added. “The scooter was 100% damaged by fire and the roof of the property was 30% damaged by fire.

“The cause is currently being investigated.”