Firefighters put out vehicle fire in Sidmouth Waitrose car park

Firefighters put out a vehicle fire in Sidmouth's Waitrose car park on Thursday (2 March).

Crews were called to the scene just before 4.30pm, where they found a fire involving the vehicle's engine.

They extinguished the blaze and the engine was left with 50 per cent damage.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Fire Control received a call from staff at the Waitrose store in Sidmouth to reports of a vehicle smoking in the car park.

"One fire engine attended and confirmed that there was a fire involving the engine compartment of the vehicle.

"Crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus wearers, one hose reel jet and small tools.

"The vehicle sustained approximately 50 per cent damage to the engine compartment."