A CAR was destroyed in a fire in Milverton this afternoon (Friday).

Firefighters from Wiveliscombe were called to the incident in Ashford Close shortly after 2pm.

The vehicle was well alight by the time they arrived.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire.

"The car was one hundred per cent damaged by the fire."