Substation 'fully operational' again after fire

The blaze in West Bridgford led to about 200 homes being without power for about six hours

An electrical substation is fully operational again after a fire left hundreds of homes without power.

The "small electrical fire" in Albert Road in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, left about 200 homes without power for about six hours on 23 March, utilities supplier National Grid said.

A spokesperson said an investigation concluded the fire "did not originate from the substation kiosk itself and was not a result of failed electrical equipment on site - this indicates third-party damage".

Nottinghamshire Police has been approached for comment about the fire.

The substation is now fully operational, National Grid says

The spokesperson for National Grid added: "We'd like to thank customers for their patience last month as we worked to reconnect them following the incident."

Residents were warned to stay inside and keep their windows and doors shut while the fire was extinguished and electricity supply was restored to all the affected homes in the area by 21:48 GMT.