Police declare major incident over central London electrical fire
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from Kingsway in Holborn on Wednesday while firefighters tackled the electrical fire, which started among cables.
Incredible pictures of Holborn power cut
Locals have been tweeting picture of a huge power cut caused by the fire in Holborn this afternoon - showing large swathes of the capital plunged into darkness.
Some residents have been told they may not get electricity back to their homes for the next two days.
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