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Emergency services are at the scene of a major fire involving a vehicle and an outbuilding. Six fire engines from Burnley, Nelson, Hyndburn, Colne, Leyland, and a water bowser were called to the incident on Cornfield Grove in Burnley earlier this afternoon (May 28). Crews remain in attendance and neighbouring properties have been advised to keep all windows and doors closed. Lancashire Constabulary said the road is closed due to the fire and people are being asked to avoid the area. The blaze is causing 'lots of slow' to blow towards Padiham. This is a live blog. For the latest updates, scroll down. READ NEXT: Urgent police appeal to locate teenage girls missing from Burnley Vile paedophile who abused child under 13 wanted on recall to prison after violating probation Burnley's legendary night on Come Dine with Me when legends were born and Apple Sourz was served like fine wine £65k worth of illegal vapes seized from Burnley shops Granddad of 10 and keen gardener Raja Arif Khan appointed Mayor of Burnley Labour take control of Burnley Council as a minority after Lib Dems pull out of partnership 13:41Jon Macpherson Her are the postcodes affected by the power cut BB12 9DT, BB12 9ER, BB12 8TZ, BB12 9LX, BB12 8UA, BB12 8UB, BB12 9ES, BB12 9LU, BB12 9EP, BB12 9BU, BB12 9AF, BB12 9ET, BB12 9EX, BB12 8UD, BB12 8TX, BB12 9BX, BB12 8HP 13:41Jon Macpherson Electricity North West website states 74 properties have been hit by a power cut. They said: This power cut has been caused by an unexpected incident on the high voltage cable that provides electricity to your home or business. We didn't know before your electricity went off that this was going to happen but now we know, rest assured we will get your power back on safely and as quickly as possible. 13:40Jon Macpherson Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has tweeted: This incident has affected a power line and approximately 75 local properties may experience power outages. @ElectricityNW engineers are working to restore power as soon as possible. 13:37Jon Macpherson You can enter your postcode into the widget below to see the very latest traffic news in your area, including Burnley. 13:36Jon Macpherson 13:34Jon Macpherson ***ROAD CLOSED*** We are currently at the scene of a road closure on Cornfield Grove, Burnley. 13:28Jon Macpherson Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: At 12:09 on 28 May, six fire engines from Burnley, Nelson, Hyndburn, Colne, Leyland, and a water bowser attended a vehicle fire on Cornfield Grove, Burnley. The incident involved one vehicle and also affected an outbuilding. Firefighters used four hose reels, two jets, and two thermal imaging cameras to extinguish the fire. In an update at 1pm, they said: Crews currently remain in attendance. If you are affected by smoke, please keep all windows and doors closed. Avoid the area.
Postcodes affected
74 homes without electricity
Dozens of properties hit by power outages
Traffic situation in your area
Location of the incident
Police statement
The road is closed due to a fire.
Please avoid the area if possible.
There is lots of smoke blowing towards Padiham, please be advised to keep your doors and windows closed. pic.twitter.com/lb6YjrB5KwFire service statement