Homes left without power after fire in outbuilding

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The fire happened in Corby at about 05:00 BST

Almost 80 homes were left without power after a fire.

The fire broke out in an outbuilding in Crick Close in Corby, Northamptonshire, at about 05:00 BST.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said on X that up to 200 properties had originally been left without power.

At about 07:30, National Grid issued a progress update, saying its engineers were working to restore power and that 78 properties remained without, but power was restored to all premises at about 12:00 on Saturday.

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