Winster substation fire causes power cut

About 24,000 homes are without power in parts of Derbyshire after a fire at an electrical substation. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire Service said it was thought that there had been an explosion at the substation on the B5056 at Winster. Firefighters are tackling the fire and working with electricity workers to make the scene safe. Homes in the Ashbourne and Matlock areas have been affected. There are no reports of any injuries. Part of the B5056 has been closed and Derbyshire police are also at the scene.