FIREFIGHTERS were called to "a chemical smell" in Wellington this morning (Thursday).

The fire and rescue service received reports of a smell of turpentine at a house in Holyoake Street shortly before 11am.

A fire engine from the town was mobilised along with a supervisory officer.

On their arrival, crews requested the attendance of a specialised piece of gas monitoring equipment from Bridgwater.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "The property was checked but no source for the smell was located."