Fire services were called to a roof fire at Beatlands Corner in Sidmouth today at 12.30pm.

A spokesperson from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "Two fire appliances from Sidmouth, one from Ottery St Mary and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Danes Castle, were sent to a report of a roof on fire on a property at Beatlands Corner in Sidmouth.

"On arrival crews confirmed that there was smoke issuing.

"After an initial assessment, a fourth fire appliance was requested as the roof space was well alight.

"The fourth appliance was immediately sent on to the incident by Fire Control from Budleigh Salterton.

"The incident involved a detached bungalow measuring approximately 25 metres x 10 metres.

"30 per cent of the roof was damaged by fire and another 30 per cent was damaged by smoke.

"To deal with the incident crews used six breathing apparatus, two hose reels, two roof ladders, two short extension ladders, small tools and a thermal image camera.

"The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental."