Biggleswade Power restored after electrical substation fire

Electricity was returned to residents in the town at about 15:00, UK Power Networks said

A fire at an electrical substation has caused a cut to power to more than 150 homes and businesses.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a building on Biggleswade High Street at 08:00 BST.

It said firefighters used breathing apparatus to tackle the fire and UK Power Networks was able restore power to customers.

Electricity was returned to residents in the town at about 15:00, UK Power Networks said.