Swindon homes left without power after fire breaks out

In total eight fire crews were deployed to Imber Walk in Penhill after a call for back-up when firefighters arrived at a significant house fire shortly after 9am.

One person was injured and has been taken to hospital.

Crews battled the blaze for several hours, using an aerial ladder to tackle the incident from above.

Police cars, ambulances, and a Wales and West Utilities crew were also working on the scene to support the fire service.

Emergency services were forced to isolate the power at the nearest substation as part of their response to the incident, leaving around 60 households in the area without power.

At the time of writing, hours after the fire initially broke out, firefighters remained at the scene and were still working to prevent it from spreading to neighbouring homes.

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Firefighters tackle the blaze in Penhill (Image: Dave Cox) The fire service spokesperson added: “Firefighters in breathing apparatus have been working hard to tackle the fire and protect the adjoining properties from fire.

“Approximately 60 homes are currently without power due to the electricity board isolating the power at the local substation.

“We will remain on scene for some time.”

The scale of the response saw emergency responders flood Imber Walk throughout the morning and afternoon.

Fire engines filled the street while police could be seen diverting traffic in the area.

The house itself and a walkway past it were cordoned off while firefighters tackled the blaze.

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Emergency services in Penhill (Image: Dave Cox) During this time, smoke could be seen rising from the property while one firefighter on an aerial platform dealt with the burnt roof.

Initially two crews from the Swindon area were mobilised to the scene but a larger response sprang into action when they found that the fire was already “well developed.”

A fire service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9:15am today with reports of a property fire in Imber Walk, Penhill, Swindon. 

“Initially two crews from Stratton and one crew from Swindon were mobilised and on arrival found a well developed fire within a two-storey mid terrace residential property. 

“Further appliances were requested, and crews were mobilised from Westlea, Marlborough, and Royal Wootton Bassett, the Swindon ALP, Chippenham, and fire engines from Farringdon and Wantage (Oxfordshire FRS).”

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