Firefighters come to Western Power's aid
Firefighters from Ottery St Mary and Honition kept Strawberry Lane, Ottery St Mary safe from a potential fire until Western Power arrived at the scene.
Crews were called to the scene, at just after midday today, after reports that an electrical power line had come down and the pole was smouldering and a nearby sub station was making popping sounds.
Crew remained at the scene until the arrival of Western Power.