Electric board catches fire in York street – crews called to scene

Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in George Street, York.

Firefighters were called to the scene in George Street, York <i>(Image: Victoria Jones/Press Association)</i>

Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in a York street.

Firefighters were called to the scene in George Street, off Walmgate, at 11.45pm on Monday (October 19).

George Street in York, where crews were called on Monday night (October 19) (Image: Newsquest)

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was out on the crew’s arrival.

The service said it asked Northern Powergrid to attend the scene and no further action was taken.