Residents in Rookley have been left without power after an electricity pole caught alight.
Two appliances, from Newport, are in attendance on the main road.
Isle of Wight Radio listeners say a "big bang" was heard before sparks flew out of the electricity pole.
Police have shut the road.
Southern Vectis service are rerouting.
Route 3 buses to divert via Merstone in both directions until further notice. A power line is down causing some fire concerns. Emergency units in attendance
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