Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to an electrical substation fire in Eardiston, near Tenbury Wells
AN electrical substation caught fire near Tenbury Wells after being caught by a gazebo during a storm.
Crews from Tenbury and Wyre Forest were called to Eardiston shortly after 6.20pm on Saturday (July 8).
A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "One twin pole-mounted substation had been struck by a gazebo in a localised storm.
“The fire had been extinguished prior to the crews’ arrival and a full check of the surrounding area was carried out with a thermal imaging camera.
“Crews cleared debris and foliage from the nearby carriageway and handed over the incident to the electricity company at 7.07pm.
“There were no casualties.”
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