Van destroyed after catching fire in Devon

The fire service said two fire appliances from Paignton's station were dispatched

A van has been "completely destroyed" after going up in flames, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says.

The service said it received multiple calls at about 14:00 BST reporting a vehicle fire on Winner Hill in Paignton.

It said the commercial vehicle containing white goods was "well alight in a narrow part of the road".

The vehicle was destroyed and there was some damage to nearby hedges and a streetlight, it added.

The fire service said crews were able to extinguish the blaze and ensure it did not spread to nearby properties.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Fire crews used two jets, breathing apparatus and thermal imaging equipment to extinguish the fire

The fire service said it was able to extinguish the fire and ensure it did not spread to nearby properties