A PORTABLE home being transported on the back of a lorry was destroyed in a fire.

Five fire units were sent to the blaze in Somertonfield Road, Somerton, at around 20.45pm yesterday (Wednesday).

The eight metre by 3 metre accommodation was totally destroyed and the lorry was 80 per cent damaged in the incident.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The cause of the fire is being investigated."