A BEDROOM has been destroyed in a fire in a Bridgwater home.

Fire crews from Bridgwater and Ilminster were called to the incident in Queens Road shortly before 6pm yesterday (Tuesday, January 18).

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We received a 999 call reporting a bedroom on fire in a domestic property.

"Three fire engines were immediately sent.

"On arrival crews confirmed that this was an end of terrace property and there was a confirmed fire in a first floor bedroom."

They added that the fire was extinguished, saying: "The bedroom was 100 per cent damaged by fire and there was 20 per cent heat and smoke damage to the first floor.

"The cause was believed to be accidental."