ONE family had to go without their Christmas pud yesterday (Christmas Day) after the microwave caught fire.

Firefighters were called out to the incident in Hardys Road, Bathpool, at around 5pm.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Upon arrival crews confirmed the fire which they set to work extinguishing by removing the electrical appliance to the open air, a hose reel jet, a safety jet and a ventilation fan.

"The cause of the fire was accidental which resulted in the microwave being moderately damaged and a Christmas pudding being completely destroyed."