Car destroyed by fire at Colyford

Seaton fire crew called out to blazing vehicle at Colyford late on Tuesday night

A car was left almost destroyed after catching fire on a public road at Colyford last night (Tuesday).

A Seaton fire crew was called to Seaton Road just after 11.15pm and found the car to be well alight.

Fire fighters wore breathing apparatus and used hoses to put out the flames.

The engine compartment and three quarters of the rest of the car was destroyed, the fire service said.

The cause is believed to be accidental.