A GARAGE in Chilcompton was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 28).

Firefighters from Shepton Mallet, Radstock and Bath were sent to the scene at around 4.30am after reports of a garage and house blaze.

“Fire control mobilised four fire engines to a report of a garage and house on fire in Chilcompton,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

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

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

They said the fire was extinguished using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, two smoke clearance fans and a thermal image camera.

“The garage was 100 per cent destroyed by the fire and the cause was accidental,” the spokesperson added.