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Fire at Bath transmitter site affects broadcasts Fire at Bath transmitter site affects broadcasts
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A fire at the Bath transmitter site has affected television and radio broadcasts affecting around 80,000 homes. A fire at the Bath transmitter site has affected television and radio broadcasts to about 80,000 homes.
Crews were called out at 05:50 GMT and put out the blaze at three sheds at the site in Bathampton site but it caused a power cut.
All Freeview television channels and BBC Radio Bristol's 104.6 FM, national analogue and digital radio channels have been affected.All Freeview television channels and BBC Radio Bristol's 104.6 FM, national analogue and digital radio channels have been affected.
Crews were called at 05:50 GMT and have put out the blaze at the three sheds buildings on site, but there was a power cut as a result of the fire. Avon and Somerset Police believe the fire was started deliberately.
The cause being investigated. Engineers from Arqiva, which own the transmitter have said they are assessing the damage to the structure.
Last April, a transmitter on Dundry Lane in Bristol was also attacked, disrupting radio broadcasts.