A VEHICLE was damaged in a fire in North Petherton which fire crews say was deliberate.

One engine from Bridgwater was sent to reports of a vehicle fire at Showground Road in North Petherton at 8.51pm last night (October 12).

On arrival, crews found one vehicle on a public footpath well alight.

Breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet were used to extinguish the fire, the cause of which crews say was believed to be deliberate.