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Electric van fire 'not caused by battery'

Jersey Fire & Rescue Service Two fire officers putting out a fire on an electric van, which is melted at the front and charred from the fumes.Jersey Fire & Rescue Service
The fire service said there was "no evidence" the high-voltage electric battery caused the fire

An electric van fire which resulted in a road closure for several hours was not caused by the vehicle's battery, the fire service has said.

Emergency crews were called at about 11:15 GMT on Wednesday to the incident at the bottom of Mont Cochon.

Plumes of black smoke were seen rising across the sky towards St Helier.

The fire service said there was "no evidence" that it was the high-voltage electric battery that caused it.

A view from afar of houses and roads in the distance, with a plume of black smoke coming from the left area. The sea is in the forefront.
Plumes of black smoke were seen rising across the sky towards St Helier

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