FIREFIGHTERS from Newton Abbot tackled a van fire yesterday afternoon (Monday, April 27).

The crew responded to reports of a vehicle fire on the A383 near Bickington just after 12pm.

Firefighters wore sets of breathing gear and used a hose reel het to extinguish the fire, which was confined to the engine bay and cab.

Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said that the the vehicle was ‘50 per cent damaged by fire’.

Police were also called to assist with traffic management.