Lightning strike ignites utility pole in Bloomington
Fire & ArsonA lightning strike caused a utility pole to catch fire and a transformer to blow. There are no active flames, but some embers and a branch are touching the main power line.
Audio|Source: Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Bloomington, MN
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