Devon wind turbine ‘severely damaged’ in fire

A wind turbine has been “severely damaged” in a blaze, a fire service has said.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the top of the 100ft (30m) turbine was “well alight” when crews arrived.

Firefighters were called to the site near Chulmleigh, at about 14:10 BST on Thursday.

The service said: “Crews set up a cordon and waited for the owner to turn up. The owner was able to isolate the turbine, which was severely damaged by fire.”

It added: “The cause of the fire was accidental.”