A FIRE which destroyed seven specially adapted minibuses used by disabled people and school children is suspected to be arson, according to authorities.

Officers and fire crews were called to the fire at a park-and-ride facility in Somerset shortly after 7.50pm on Saturday.

“Crews extinguished the fire using one compressed air foam jet, one hose reel jet and one breathing apparatus,“ the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

“This fire was believed to be deliberate and police were informed.“

The vehicles belong to Somerset Council and were destroyed at the Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, Avon and Somerset Constabulary said.

Images shared by police show multiple blackened vehicles with broken windows, damaged bonnets and crumpled roofs.

The force said no injuries were reported.

It added: “Police especially want to hear from you if you saw someone acting suspiciously or have any relevant dashcam or other footage around the park and ride between 7pm and 8pm on Saturday.”