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FIREFIGHTERS were sent to a report of a fire in the rear of a refuse lorry earlier today (Monday).
Fire crews arrived at the scene of the incident in Nunney, Frome, shortly before 11.30am.
Two fire engines from Frome and a water bowser from Yeovil attended.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "On arrival crews confirmed a small fire involving food waste and extinguished the fire using one hose reel jet.
"The cause of the fire was accidental."
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