Workers were hit by waves as they tried to fix the fault. Image: James Stephen.
Part of Stonehaven harbour was shut off after a damaged electrical box spark led to smoke coming from it.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were at the Aberdeenshire town’s Shorehead – near The Ship Inn – and put tape up to prevent pedestrians or vehicles from getting down the street.
Video footage below shows workers fixing the fault trying to protect themselves from the water by using an umbrella.
Workers try to keep themselves dry with an umbrella. Image: James Stephen.
SSEN engineers battle the elements to fix electricity box
In a statement released today, an SSEN spokesman confirmed no customers were affected by the fault.
He said: “Shortly after 1.30pm yesterday, we were contacted by the local fire service who alerted us to damage to one of the boxes supplying electricity to nearby street lighting; our teams attended the site and carried out the necessary work to make everything safe. No customers’ supplies were affected.”
Much of Stonehaven harbour was closed.
One fire appliance from Stonehaven was tasked to the scene.
A spokeswoman for the fire service confirmed: “We got a call at 1.36pm.”
Police were also made aware of the incident.
A spokesman added: “This was due to a damaged electrical box. SSEN have been made aware.”
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Incredible footage shows workmen fixing electric box as waves come crashing over harbour wall
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