Fire at Plymouth scrapyard extinguished

Ten cars were found on fire at Breakwater Breakers in Plymouth

A fire which broke out at a car scrapyard in Plymouth has now been extinguished.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called shortly before 14:30 BST to reports of multiple cars alight at Breakwater Breakers in the Cattedown area of the city.

Four fire engines were sent to the scene, and 13 scrap vehicles were destroyed by fire, the service said.

No injuries were reported, the service added.

The cause of the fire has been deemed accidental.

Crews used both water and foam jets to tackle the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.