Essex fire crews warn of storm dangers and hidden power cables

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 09:57 · Archive

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service warns residents that fallen trees from recent storms may conceal downed high-voltage power cables.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has warned residents after stormy weather and high winds caused dangerous conditions across the county over the weekend. The service has been dealing with calls involving unsafe structures and fallen trees following the recent bad weather.

Firefighters stressed the particular danger posed by fallen trees because they may conceal downed high-voltage power cables. Saffron Walden Fire Station urged people to keep clear of any fallen trees and to be mindful of the dangers they pose.

Fire crews attended a couple of notable incidents within the previous 24 hours, including incidents in Catmere End, Littlebury and Ashdon Road in Saffron Walden. The service has advised residents to call 999 if they believe that a fallen tree or damaged structure poses a threat to life.

As the evenings become darker, the service also warned motorists to drive carefully and be aware of debris in the road, including fallen branches, trees and wheelie bins. Residents have been urged to remain cautious around debris and storm damage more broadly.

Essex fire crews warn of storm dangers and hidden power cables — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Essex fire crews warn of hidden danger after storms batter countyEssex fire crews warn residents after storms and high winds caused fallen trees, unsafe structures and hidden power cables. Call 999 if lives are at risk.Colchester Gazette · 26 Oct, 09:08
Essex fire crews warn of hidden danger after storms batter countyEssex fire crews warn residents after storms and high winds caused fallen trees, unsafe structures and hidden power cables. Call 999 if lives are at risk.Brentwood Guardian · 26 Oct, 09:08
Essex fire crews warn of hidden danger after storms batter countyEssex fire crews warn residents after storms and high winds caused fallen trees, unsafe structures and hidden power cables. Call 999 if lives are at risk.Echo (Basildon) · 26 Oct, 09:08

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