Fire at Fairlight substation tackled by firefighters

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of smoke issuing from the substation and two appliances from Hastings were mobilised to Meadow Way at around 11.05am.

Crews used a CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

The area was made safe and the incident left in the hands of UK Power Networks.

UPDATE: More than 1400 homes lose power after Fairlight substation fire

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