UK's Kent Fire Service Tackling Massive Blaze at National Grid Site Near Ashford - Photos

LONDON (Sputnik) - Firefighting crews in Kent County in southeast England have been deployed to the scene of a large fire, which occurred close to the town of Ashford at a power station receiving electricity from France, the local fire and rescue service said on Wednesday.

"Ten fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a @NationalGrid site in #Ashford. Progress is being made & crews have worked to stop fire spread", the service tweeted.

The crews are expected to stay at the scene for some time, even though the blaze has been stopped.

Ten fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a @NationalGrid site in #Ashford. Progress is being made & crews have worked to stop fire spread.
We'll be there for some hours to come & local people may experience a dip in water pressure during this time: https://t.co/kuUku9jBtF pic.twitter.com/J7PNgyNXRw

— Kent Fire and Rescue Service (@kentfirerescue) September 15, 2021

A fire in Kent knocks out a key power cable with France until October and sparks a new price surge! Energy suppliers have pulled their prices until further notice, pic.twitter.com/QIsldIuRAR

— River (@RiverIPT) September 15, 2021

BLOG: Why a fire in a small village in Kent might have knock-on consequences which could reshape Britain’s climate debate https://t.co/81LENuPaWb

— Ed Conway (@EdConwaySky) September 15, 2021

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene of a large fire at a National Grid site in Sellindge, Ashford. At the height of the incident, 12 fire engines plus other specialist vehicles were fighting the fire using compressed air foam tohttps://t.co/173hF0vULk pic.twitter.com/1NhijYH7XT

— UK News in Pictures (@UKNIP247) (@uknip247) September 15, 2021

The interconnection France-Angleterre power station is a vital part of the national grid of the UK. The electrical interconnector conducts electricity coming from France through a 70 km (43.5 miles) cable, partly lying under the sea.