A TRACTOR was "severely damaged" in a fire this afternoon (Tuesday).

Fire crews from Dulverton and Minehead attended the incident in a field at Higher Combe, Dulverton, shortly before 1.30pm.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "On arrival crews confirmed the tractor was well alight and extinguished it using two breathing apparatus and a foam jet.

"The tractor was severely damaged by fire and the fire was accidental."