FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a thatched property in North Newton through the night.

Crews from several stations were called to battle the blaze at Coxhill Farm, next to Bridgwater/Taunton Canal at around 4am this morning.

When fire crews arrived at the scene they found the whole property engulfed in flames and began battling the blaze using hoses with water from the canal.

Fire crews are currently still at the scene.

A building control officer has also been requested to attend due to significant damage to the property.

No-one is thought to have been injured in the property.