A house in Newton Abbot has been damaged by a fire which started from a barbecue at the property.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says that two engines from the station in the town were called out to the scene in Woodleigh Road just before 7.50pm yesterday (May 12).

It was confirmed by firefighters that the blaze had originated from a barbecue and had spread to the edge of the property.

A statement from the fire service said: "On arrival crews confirmed that the fire had originally started from the barbecue and had spread to the edge of a conservatory.

"Cladding was slightly damaged by fire and heat, to extinguish the fire crews used one hose reel jet, one thermal image camera and a flexi camera."

Crews also confirmed that guttering at the house had been damaged by the fire.