FIRE crews from Crediton and North Tawton put out a car fire at Morchard Road, near Copplestone this afternoon, Monday, July 29.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to attend at 1.51pm.

On arrival the crews found the car was well alight and got to work to put out the fire using a compressed air foam jet, small tools and two sets of breathing apparatus.

The cause of the fire was reported as accidental and no-one was believed to be hurt.