FIRE crews in Carlisle were called out to an electricity substation fire - warning that homes in the area's of Upperby and Currock may be without power until work is able to be carried out by the electricity provider.
At 6:20pm on Friday, January 6 2023, two fire engines attended an incident on Hammond Close Carlisle. The Fire involved the electrical substation.
Fire Crews used one breathing apparatus, one dry powder extinguisher and a positive pressure ventilation unit to extinguish the fire. Fire crews were detained for one hour.
A spokesman for Carlisle East said: "Our crew are currently dealing with a fire involving an electrical substation on Hammond Close, Carlisle. The fire is extinguished and Electricity North West are currently in attendance trying to rectify this issue.
"Unfortunately the substation needs isolated while the repair work is carried out, so homes in the Upperby/Currock area may be without power until repair work is carried out, but work is ongoing and the problem will be rectified as soon as possible."
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