More than 400 properties are without power as crews tackle a blaze at an electrical substation in the centre of . Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene off Fore Street, near the Mint Methodist Church, shortly after 6am on Sunday.
Crews using breathing apparatus, foam jets, hose reel jets and a thermal imaging camera are working to bring the fire under control and protect nearby properties, which have been evacuated, officials said. The said 405 homes were without power on Sunday morning. Power had been restored to 491 homes. The provider said the outage was caused by "third party damage" to its network, with power expected to be restored to all properties by 12pm. The substation has been destroyed, the fire service has said.
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