Fire at Gremista grid supply point

A fire broke out this morning (Friday) at the Gremista grid supply point (GSP).

Two fire engines attended the Lower Blackhill Industrial Estate at around 8.30am.

SSEN Transmission said it was a small fire affecting a mobile compressor and was quickly brought under control with no one hurt.

The company said construction work was able to start up again later in the morning and the network supply was unaffected.

Once completed next year, the GSP will allow Shetland’s energy network to connect with the mainland National Grid for the first time, reducing its reliance on the diesel fuelled Lerwick Power Station.

SSEN is assessing the damage caused by the fire but said there was no effect on the overall construction timetable.

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