FIRE crews from Bude community fire station were called to reports of a vehicle fire in the area.

The incident, which took place just after 12pm on Sunday, August 24 involved a ride on lawn mower, which was described as ‘well alight’ upon fire crews arriving at the scene at the property in Poundstock.

Attending firefighters along with one appliance from Bude community fire station utilised breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet in order to extinguish the ride on lawn mower.

A spokesperson for Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said: “One appliance from Bude attended this incident.On arrival a ride on lawn mower was found to be well alight.

“Breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire.”