A TUMBLE dryer caught fire in Newton Abbot late yesterday evening, Wednesday.

Fire Control received a call reporting a fire in a tumble dryer in a commercial/ industrial premises in Wolborough Street at around 11pm.

A spokesperson reports: ‘Crews from Newton Abbot and Torquay were quickly mobilised and on arrival, crews reported smoke and flames issuing.

‘The fire was extinguished using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, and two positive pressure ventilation fans.

‘The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.’