FIRE and Rescue and police are on scene as a small but fierce fire in what appears to be a power box has brought Elbow St, West Kempsey to a standstill.
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Two pumpers are in attendance, and the fire near the West Kempsey Post Office has sent columns of thick acrid black smoke over the town.
Police have restricted traffic access to the scene as Fire and Rescue attempt to bring the situation under control.
Scores of shopkeepers and shoppers can be seen lining the footpaths capturing the moment on their smart phones.
The power supply to the area has been cut, affecting dozens of businesses, including The Argus.
The fire has been brought under control but emergency services workers remain onsite.
Christian Knight
Editor Macleay/Nambucca/Bellingen
