A BUS caught fire near Chard today (April 29).
The bus was travelling through Buckland St Mary at about 12.15pm when a small fire started in the engine compartment.
Firefighters attended the scene but the fire had been extinguished by a nearby mechanic before the fire service could get there.
There was a small amount of fire damage to the engine compartment.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
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