Transformer fire cuts power to dozens of Oxfordshire homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

A transformer fire in Woodstock, Oxfordshire left 33 customers without electricity on October 29.

A transformer fire on Hensington Road in Woodstock left 33 customers without electricity on October 29. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident, with Thames Valley Police also present. The fire was extinguished by emergency services.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) reported the power cut at 5.51pm. Residents in the OX20 postcode area were affected, with some warned they could be without power until midnight. Engineers attended the site to reconnect supplies.

Hensington Road reopened following the incident. Thames Valley Police thanked residents for their patience and cooperation whilst emergency services and utility providers dealt with the matter.

Transformer fire cuts power to dozens of Oxfordshire homes — Image: Oxfordshire Guardian

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Homes without power after transformer fire in Oxfordshire market townWoodstock homes lost power after a transformer fire on Hensington Road on October 29. SSEN engineers worked to restore supplies, with 33 customers affected.Oxfordshire Guardian · 29 Oct, 20:02
Homes without power after transformer fire in Oxfordshire market townWoodstock homes lost power after a transformer fire on Hensington Road on October 29. SSEN engineers worked to restore supplies, with 33 customers affected.Oxford Mail · 29 Oct, 20:02

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