FIREFIGHTERS rushed to Hamble following a fire which broke out at the top of a telegraph pole.

The incident was reported on Satchell Lane on Tuesday evening at 9.15pm. 

The fire was contained using one hose reel jet and officers informed the electricity company regarding the damage and power line. 

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire and rescue services left the scene at 9.41pm.

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