Arson investigation launched after fire at local golf park

Police have launched an arson investigation following a fire at The Combes Golf Park near Woolacombe on 25 February. 

The park has been forced to close indefinitely due to substantial damage.

In a statement on Facebook, the park said: “We are very sad to say we are now closed due to a large fire that has caused substantial damage to The Combes Golf Park early this morning.”

Emergency services were called at around 7.30am on Tuesday after reports of a significant fire affecting the driving range and other buildings.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed they are treating the incident as a high-value arson and are working alongside fire investigators to establish the circumstances.

Road closures were put in place while firefighters worked throughout the day to bring the blaze under control.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the early hours of Tuesday morning or has dashcam footage that could assist the investigation.

Information can be reported via the Devon and Cornwall Police website or by calling 101, quoting log number 94 of 25/02/25.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously at Crimestoppers-uk.org or via freephone 0800 555111.

For those affected by crime, support services are available through victimcare-dc.org, or by calling Victim Support at 0808 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit at 01392 475900.