A POPULAR pier in Somerset has caught fire. 

Fire crews are currently tackling the blaze on Burnham-on-Sea pier. 

A spokesperson from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "Fire appliances attended a developed fire on the pier, following multiple calls from members of the public.

"A request was made for a further three appliances, along with the incident command unit.

"The fire involved a single storey building used as an amusement arcade.

"Four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and two main jets were in use.

"At 1.36pm, a further three appliances were requested for breathing apparatus. Also, Avon FRS sent Weston Super Mare with their turntable ladder to support the incident. Crews added an additional hose reel jet, fogspike and triple extension ladder to the equipment in use at the scene.

"At 2.16pm, crews began stripping external flashing to gain access to the fire in the wall cavity, and damp down hot spots.

"Western Power were requested to isolate the electricity."

Burnham-on-Sea pier is Britain's shortest pier and was built between 1911 and 1914. 

The incident is now being scaled down.