A hydraulic truck hooked a power line shortly before noon today, triggering a power outage for some businesses along 9th Ave. NW near the Fred Meyer, says MyBallard reader AlanBob. “Four transformers had short-circuited, showering the street with sparks,” he writes. “The air itself smelled overcooked.”
Fortunately, no reports of any injuries. (Thanks AlanBob for the tip and photo!)
Truck snags power line, sparks outage
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