Fire at electricity substation in Warsash
June 2020Published 17 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Electricity substation in Chilling Lane, Warsash
- What
- Fire involving an electrical cable
- Injuries
- None reported
- Cause
- Involved an electrical cable
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What happened
On 24 June 2020, fire crews from Fareham, Hightown, Cosham and Portchester were called at 8.27am to a blaze at an electricity substation in Chilling Lane, Warsash. Crews reported large volumes of black smoke and said the cause involved an electrical cable. Most crews later left, while one appliance from Fareham remained. Damage, injuries and any effect on supply were not reported.
Contributing factors
Fire crews said the cause involved an electrical cable. No further cause was reported.
Lessons learned
- A fire involving an electrical cable at a substation can produce large volumes of black smoke and draw crews from several stations.
- One appliance may need to remain after the first response until the scene is safe.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Exact cause of the cable fire
- Any effect on electricity supply
- Extent of damage to the substation
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Source
Published 2026-09-17. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
