The fire service was called out to reports of a van on fire in Clyst St Mary today (Wednesday, January 27).

The fire service was called out to reports of a van on fire in Greendale Lane in Clyst St Mary today (Wednesday, January 27).

A fire appliance from Middlemoor from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was mobilised to the scene at 1.39am.

On arrival the crew put on breathing apparatus and used a horse reel jet to extinguish the well alight van.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service believe that the fire was started accidentally.

The vehicle was left severely damaged.