Live Power Cable Sparks Blaze in Totland Field
Fire crews from Freshwater and other Isle of Wight stations raced to tackle a field fire in Totland sparked by a fallen live power cable.
Emergency Crews Fight Flames
- Firefighters first used ground monitors to control the spreading blaze.
- The electricity board was called to cut power to the live cable.
- Once power was isolated, main jets extinguished the fire completely.
Road Closure Causes Disruption
Police closed the nearby road to keep the public safe during the incident, as emergency services worked swiftly to prevent the fire spreading further.
The quick response kept the situation under control and prevented major damage.
