Blazing Smell Triggers Fire Alarm on Isle of Wight

Firefighters from Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue rushed to a burning fuse box scare on Sandown Road, Lake, just after 8pm tonight.

Crews and Electricians Team Up

Two crews from Sandown and Ryde joined forces with Scottish and Southern Electric contractors, who quickly isolated the main electrics box to prevent disaster.

Residents Alarmed by Strong Burning Odour

Locals living in the block of flats reported a heavy smell of burning — prompting a swift and thorough search by firefighters for any hidden flames.

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