FIREFIGHTERS were called to a cafe in Brent Knoll following an accidental fire.

Fire engines from Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater were called to Bristol Road in Brent Knoll at 9.50am today (July 20) following reports of a small fire involving an electrical appliance.

An aerial ladder platform from Bridgwater was also sent to the scene.

Fire crews confirmed there was a small fire involving an electrical plug and minor damage to the electrical appliance attached to it which was out on the arrival of firefighters.

Fire crews made the electrical appliance safe. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.