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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Ipswich Museum saved from blaze due to working fire alarm
A 144-year-old museum that is currently being renovated may have been lost to a fire had its alarm not been working, a fire service said. Suffolk Fire and Rescue was called to an automatic fire alarm at Ipswich Museum on High Street on Saturday found there had been a fire in the electrical intake to the property that had spread to the void between the ground and first floor fire service said there had been damage to the ceiling, but no artefacts in the building had been affected before a stop message was received at 20:31 BST. "Had the building have not had a working automatic fire alarm, the fire would have gone unnoticed for a considerable time and the building would have probably been lost," a spokesperson for the fire service said. When crews arrived at the scene, they had to isolate the electricity to the property and remove the ceiling to access the fire within the Power Networks was also in attendance and the fire service said the electrical supply would be "out for a while". The museum has been closed since 2022 for a substantial renovation to create an additional gallery, new educational space, new cafe and improved site was expected to reopen this year, but was pushed back to next year after Ipswich Borough Council said the project had so far been "complex and significant" and it wanted to do the work "properly".The council has been approached for comment. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two injured in alleged power surge explosion
Two people have been injured in an alleged explosion caused by an underground power surge in Surrey. Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion in Cranbourne Close, in Horley, at about 22:15 BST on Tuesday. One person was taken to hospital for treatment for second degree burns, while paramedics treated another person at the scene. UK Power Networks said it was working to restore power to a number of homes in the area after a power cut caused by the surge. A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed it was called to reports of an explosion. "Crews assessed and treated two patients at the scene. One patient was then taken to a local hospital for further medical treatment and the second patient was discharged at the scene," they said. Surrey Fire & Rescue Service have contacted for comment. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down? UK Power Networks
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Two injured in alleged power surge explosion in Horley
Two people have been injured in an alleged explosion caused by an underground power surge in services were called to reports of an explosion in Cranbourne Close, in Horley, at about 22:15 BST on person was taken to hospital for treatment for second degree burns, while paramedics treated another person at the Power Networks said it was working to restore power to a number of homes in the area after a power cut caused by the surge. A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed it was called to reports of an explosion."Crews assessed and treated two patients at the scene. One patient was then taken to a local hospital for further medical treatment and the second patient was discharged at the scene," they Fire & Rescue Service have contacted for comment.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dozens of south Essex households left without power for eight hours
AN UNDERGROUND cable fault has left 20 properties in Billericay without power for around eight hours today. The unplanned power cut was first reported to UK Power Networks at 10.50, with engineers quickly on the scene to carry out repairs. It is currently expected that power will be restored between 20.30 and 21.30 but some residents may be reconnected beforehand. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Homes within the CM12 0 postcode are currently being affected. The most recent update from UK Power Networks came at around 17.45, with a spokesperson saying: "Our engineers have advised that they have located the fault, but require specialist equipment to arrive before they are able to safely proceed with excavations and repairs. "At the moment they have offered no adjustment to our estimated time frame of 18:30-19:30. "However, due to how long these works may now take, it's possible that this may need to change. "We're keeping in regular contact with our staff and as soon as we have more news, we'll update you again."
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man injured as fairground ride catches power cable
A man has been injured after a fairground ride caught an overhead power cable. Sussex Police said the man, aged in his 20s, sustained an "electric shock" at a St George's Day fair in Markstakes Corner, Chailey, at about 11:00 BST and was taken to hospital as a precaution. Ambulance crews assessed two other people who were discharged at the scene, said the South East Coast Ambulance Service. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said a fairground ride had "caught on to an overhead power cable and caused electrocution". The fire service said it made the scene safe, confirming there was no fire, before handing over to UK Power Networks. The fair's organisers said on social media the event had been cancelled following the incident. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
