A large commercial greenhouse in Ottery St Mary has been seriously damaged by a fire.

Firefighters from Ottery and Sidmouth were called out to the incident shortly after 2pm on Wednesday (June 19).

They found the fire well developed in a greenhouse measuring 70 metres by 46 metres. The incident commander called for assistance, and a crew were mobilised from Middlemoor to join the operation.

The fire was brought under control and the crews left the scene at about 5.25pm.