Lightning Strikes East London Power Station, Plunging Hundreds into Darkness
Firefighters Race to East London Blaze
Chaos hit East London after lightning struck a power station on Wellington Road just after 7pm on Saturday. The strike sparked a blaze at a critical transformer, cutting power to hundreds of homes and properties.
Massive Emergency Response Underway
Fire crews scrambled fast, dispatching four fire engines and 25 firefighters and officers to the scene. They are battling the flames to restore safety and power.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
