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20/10/2014
100 Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Didcot B
An investigation is underway into a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire.
A fire was reported at the station at about 20:00 on Sunday night, with more than 100 firefighters and 25 fire engines on the scene at the height of the blaze.
The station had to be partially shut down, but the National Grid has said that there is no risk to energy supplies.
It is understood that no-one was injured during the fire, which is now under control.
(MH/CD)
A fire was reported at the station at about 20:00 on Sunday night, with more than 100 firefighters and 25 fire engines on the scene at the height of the blaze.
The station had to be partially shut down, but the National Grid has said that there is no risk to energy supplies.
It is understood that no-one was injured during the fire, which is now under control.
(MH/CD)
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