Two people arrested after caravan destroyed in suspected arson on Portland

Police want to hear from witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 29th Oct 2026

Two people have been arrested after a caravan was destroyed by a fire on Portland that police believe was started deliberately.

A 36-year-old woman from Portland and a 34-year-old man from Weymouth were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

Dorset Police said they remain in custody.

The fire happened at around 1am on Thursday 29th October in Yeats Road, near the Portland Heights hotel.

Police said officers attended to assist the fire service.

They said the cause of the fire was believed to be deliberate.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Simon Austin, of Dorset County CID, said: "We are carrying out detailed enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time period to please contact us.

"I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant CCTV or dashcam footage."

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