POWER cables, which fell on Adam's Hill in Clent last night, set fire to grassland and caused a mass power cut in the area.

Hereford and Worcester Fire Service received reports of the blaze at 8.46pm on Friday, June 24.

Western Power Distribution confirmed there were power cuts in the region.

Red Watch crews rushed to the scene in Clent and dealt with the fire.

The incident was then left with Western Power Distribution who worked to restore supplies.