Emergancy services were called to an electrical explosion in Exmouth in the early hours of this morning.
The Fire Service received a call from a concerned resident who heard a loud ban and could see a flame coming from an underground service manhole on Vernon Road at 07:23 today.
One fire engine from Exmouth attended.
Fire crews requested the attendance of Western Power.
The force from an explosion had lifted the manhole cover of an electrical service duct on the pavement.
The fire was out on the arrival of fire crews who inspected the duct to ensure it was safe.
The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.
The incident was handed over to a Western Power engineer.
