Smoke reported at Townhill Road electricity substation in Dunfermline
EIR-1284Provisional entry. Published from first reports. This entry is rechecked automatically and updated when more sources appear. Next update: 26 September 2026.
What happened
Four fire crews attended reports of smoke from an electricity substation on Townhill Road, Dunfermline on 2 December 2021. No fire was found. Crews ensured the area was made safe before handing over to Scottish Power.
Lessons learned
(1) Smoke reports at electrical substations should trigger immediate multi-crew attendance to confirm safety even when no fire is present.
Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.