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East Yorkshire electricity sub-station in Cottingham on fire Electricity substation in Cottingham on fire
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An electricity sub-station is on fire near the village of Cottingham in East Yorkshire. An electricity substation is on fire near the village of Cottingham in East Yorkshire.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said six fire engines were tackling the blaze, which is in an electrical transformer. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews from six fire engines were tackling the blaze, which is in an electrical transformer.
A plume of thick black smoke is visible for miles around and the Dunswell Road is closed to traffic. The fire service said there was "no imminent threat to health" but advised residents to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.
The fire service said the sub station served 250,000 customers. There are no reports of any power cuts. There are no reports of any power cuts.
Steve Somers, who lives nearby, said he heard an explosion and saw thick black smoke fill the sky.
"At first I thought it might be thunder," he said. "I soon realised it must be something more serious like an explosion.
"I called the emergency services straight away.
"The road near to my house is full of people trying to see what is going on.
"There are also emergency service workers and helicopters in the area."