EMERGENCY services have responded to a small fire involving exposed electrical equipment in Kidderminster.
The incident, which involved an electrical fire on a lamp post, took place this morning (Friday, October 23) at around 10am near Corporation Road.
Emergency services, including West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire Service, were pictured at the scene of the incident.
The incident led to traffic queuing in 'all directions' around the Corporation Road area.
National Grid confirmed earlier this morning that they were called to reports of a small fire and exposed electrical equipment, and were working to make the situation safe.
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The incident was cleared at around 12pm, with National Grid also confirming that no properties lost power as a result of the incident.
A National Grid Electricity Distribution spokesperson said: "We have been called to an incident near Corporation Street in Kidderminster following reports of exposed electrical equipment and a small fire.
"Our engineers are in attendance to isolate electricity supplies, make the situation safe, and carry out the necessary repairs.
"No properties lost power as a result of the incident."
West Mercia Police and Hereford & Worcester Fire Service have been contacted for comment.
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