A FAULTY TV was to blame for a fire which damaged a home in Bridgwater today, say firefighters.

Crews from Bridgwater and Street put out the blaze, at Northfield, after a call at about 5.20pm.

The first floor of the property was severely damaged by fire and smoke.

A fire spokesman said: “The cause of the fire was deemed to be accidental due to a faulty television set.”