Firefighters were called out to a car park on Westonzoyland Road after a report of smoke pouring from a car.

A crew from Bridgwater Fire Station was sent just after 5am and found the car on fire.

Two fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel with them to extinguish the fire.

Fifty per cent of the car was destroyed by fire and the police have been informed as this is believed deliberate ignition.