The engine compartment of a car caught fire this morning.

A fire crew from Charmouth was called to the blaze on Fern Hill just before 7am.

The four-by-four was well alight by the time they arrived, and the fire was extinguished shortly after.

(Image: Charmouth Fire Station) (Image: Charmouth Fire Station)

A spokesperson for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 6.52am today (5 November) to Fern Hill, Charmouth to reports of a vehicle fire.

"One crew from Charmouth attended where one breathing apparatus wearer used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire, located in the engine compartment."

(Image: Charmouth Fire Station)

The stop message, meaning that the situation is under control and no further resources are needed, was given at 7.20am.