A CAR was completely destroyed in a fire in West Dorset.

The fire service was called to the A356 at Corscombe Cross just before 1pm today.

A Devon and Somerset Fire Service crew from Crewkerne attended the fire.

The car was completely destroyed by the fire The fire service said that the four men who were in the car were out when they arrived.

It was described as an “accidental” fire by the service.

It was extinguished using two hose reel jets, one breathing apparatus and one thermal imaging camera.

The police also attended for traffic control purposes.