Four fire engines were sent to a blaze involving a house and garage near Midsomer Norton.

Crews from Shepton Mallet, Radstock and Bath rushed to the incident in Chilcompton at around 4.30am on Tuesday (January 28).

The fire, which was deemed to be accidental by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, completely destroyed the garage.

The fire service said in an incident log: “Fire control mobilised four fire engines to a report of a garage and house on fire in Chilcompton.

“On arrival crews confirmed that the garage was well alight on arrival. All persons were safely out of the property on our arrival.

“Crews requested further assistance from a turntable ladder from Bath.”

The incident was closed shortly after 12.10pm.