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Bath transmitter fire affects broadcasts Bath transmitter is fixed after arson attack
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A suspected arson attack on the Bath transmitter site has affected television and radio broadcasts to about 80,000 homes. Electricity has been restored to the Bath transmitter which feeds television and radio broadcasts to 80,000 homes after a fire caused a power cut.
The fire in three sheds at the site in Bathampton caused a power cut. The fire, which was reported shortly before 06:00 GMT, took hold in three sheds at the site in Bathampton.
All Freeview television channels, BBC Radio Bristol's 104.6 FM, national analogue, digital radio channels and mobile networks have been affected. All Freeview television channels, BBC Radio Bristol's 104.6 FM, national analogue, digital radio channels and mobile networks were affected.
Avon and Somerset Police believe the fire, which was reported at 05:50 GMT, was started deliberately. Avon and Somerset Police believe the fire was started deliberately.
Engineers from Arqiva, which owns the transmitter, have switched off the whole power supply to the transmitter to assess the damage to the structure. Engineers from Arqiva, which owns the transmitter, had to switch off the power supply to the transmitter to assess the damage to the structure.
A spokesman from Arqiva said: "Due to fire the electricity supply has been isolated meaning that services have been temporarily switched off to enable safety work to take place. A spokesman from Arqiva said there was fire damage to multiple feeders on the transmitter structure.
"We are working to get services back to normal once the fire and police authorities have finished their initial investigation." The feeders carry the digital signals between the antenna and transmitter.
Last April, a transmitter on Dundry Lane in Bristol was also attacked, disrupting radio broadcasts. He added: "Some radio services have been given a temporary feed to help restore the service quickly whilst repairs are undertaken.
The firm has not said how long it will take before services are resumed. "Television and national and some local radio stations are now fully back on air."
Last April, a transmitter on Dundry Lane in Bristol was also damaged deliberately, disrupting radio broadcasts.