A TRACTOR was completely destroyed after being gutted by a fire in Moretonhampstead last night.

Fire crews from the town and Chagford were called to the B3212 at Bughead Cross just before 9.30pm - where the machine was well alight.

The environmental unit from North Tawton were called in after the firefighters spotted some diesel running towards a water course.

The emergency services used a hose reel, foam jet and four breathing apparatus sets to put the blaze out.

Oil booms and absorbent matting were also used to protect the water course from diesel and water run-off.

The fire was recorded as accidental.