Fire Crews Rush to Wroxall High Street for Electrical Emergency
Isle of Wight firefighters were scrambled to Wroxall High Street early Monday morning after builders accidentally hit an underground electrical cable.
Two teams from Newport and Shanklin stations arrived just after 7.30am to tackle arcing caused by a spade striking the power mains while digging a trench beside a thatched property.
Electric Cable Sparks Danger at Thatched Property
The underground cable was sparking dangerously, posing a serious risk. Fire crews quickly called in Scottish and Southern Electricity, who dispatched an engineer to isolate the external power supply.
Ongoing Incident: Stay Tuned for Updates
Emergency teams remain on site, working to make the situation safe. We’ll keep you posted with the latest updates on this developing story—refresh this page regularly for new details.
