Houses in Ripley evacuated after explosion at electricity substation

Emergency services are on the scene

Author: Kathy GreenPublished 20th Nov 2022
Last updated 20th Nov 2022

Houses on a street in Ripley have been evacuated after an explosion and fire at an electricity substation in the early hours of this morning.

We are told people saw a bright flash from the substation, which is location at the top of Hill Street, off Butterley Hill. It is believed to have happened at around 05:00 this morning.

Police, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and Western Power are at the scene and a small cordon has been put in place.

A small number of homes in the immediate area have been evacuated while the fire is dealt with.

People living nearby are also being advised to keep windows and doors closed.

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