Fire as electricity pole snaps in Treyarnon

The moment the pole snapped was caught on camera. Credit: Padstow Community Fire Station

A fire has broken out after electricity pole collapses at Treyarnon.

Padstow Community Fire Station shared this video of the dramatic moment the powerline caught fire.

Crews were called at 6.24am and closed the area to make it safe until Western Power were able to isolate the electricity lines.

Firefighters had to wait until the electricity to the line was isolated before extinguishing the flames. Credit: Padstow Community Fire Station

After it was made safe firefighters extinguishing the flames after the pole had already collapsed.