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Aug 2021
Bilsdale fire: still no news on when TV signal will be restored
Tuesday's dramatic fire left about 500,000 homes in the north east without a TV and radio signal. Many are still affected and there is still no definite news on when the situation will be resolved.
Fire crews were called to Bilsdale mast near Helmsley yesterday afternoon after reports of smoke coming from the area.
Some people in the Harrogate district are still without a TV signal after Tuesday's fire at the Bilsdale mast near Helmsley.
The fire left about 500,000 homes in the north east without TV and radio signal.
Some TV channels and BBC Radio Tees channels had been restored to homes last night. However, Arqiva, the communications company that operates the mast said it was still unsure when all channels would return.
A statement sent to the Stray Ferret said:
"The task to reinstate all the services that were available is a complex one and we are working hard to get as many services back up as quickly as we can.
"We are assessing all options open to us but the process is a gradual one. We apologise for the inconvenience but ask that you bear with us as our teams work hard to deliver solutions for as many people as possible as quickly and safely as we can."
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A cordon is still in place sealing off land within 300 metres of the mast whilst engineers ensure the tower is structurally secure.
When this is done, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will return to begin the process of investigating the cause of the fire.
The fire service said:
"At this time there is nothing to suggest that the fire is the result of any criminal activity but this cannot be confirmed until a closer examination has been carried out."
Eight fire crews tackled the blaze at the 315-metre mast.
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