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Telegraph pole catches fire after being struck by lightning

By Gary Skentelbery on 24th September 2020 10:29 pm News

FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out after a telegraph pole caught fire following reports it had struck by lightning on Thursday afternoon.

The incident took place at around 2.20pm when Firefighters were called to a fire involving a telegraph pole in Robson Grove, off Manchester Road, Warrington.
Crews put a cordon in place and alerted engineers. They used a small amount of water to put out the fire.
A witness is believed to have said the telegraph pole had been struck by lightning.
At around the same time, heavy rain and hailstones were experienced across Warrington.

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Gary Skentelbery

Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.