A transformer caught fire at a power substation on Nestles Avenue in Hayes late on March 20, triggering a response from emergency services. The fire was contained after eight hours, affecting local residents with smoke and power outages, leading to the evacuation of around 29 nearby properties and a larger area. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing massive flames. Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne praised the firefighters for their efforts amidst challenging conditions, which helped prevent further damage and impacted Heathrow Airport operations due to the outage.
Emergency services were called to a power substation in Hayes after a transformer caught fire, resulting in a widespread power outage and evacuations.
Local residents reported hearing explosions and witnessing the fire's significant impact on the community, with power outages affecting homes and local businesses.
Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne noted the efforts of firefighters in challenging conditions, emphasizing their successful containment of the fire to prevent further spread.
The incident caused a major disruption, with the evacuation of local residents and a temporary shutdown of Heathrow Airport due to widespread power outages.
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