Investigation launched into fire at Exmouth Pavilions

A fire overnight at the East Devon District Council-owned Exmouth Pavilions is being investigated today.

The fire is believed to have started in an external storage bin at just after 2am.

There was 10 per cent smoke and fire damage to the basement of the property and 20 per cent smoke and fire damage to the first floor.

The Pavilions café, which re-opened last weekend, was not affected and remains open for business. Exmouth Pavilions is run by LED Community Leisure on behalf of the council.

A spokesman for the council said: “Our officers are working with the emergency services and LED Community Leisure to assess the damage and to make the building safe and secure.”