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Power line down causes truck fire near Leicester St, Salem IL

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Salem, IL

A power line fell across a house near Leicester Street in Salem and started arcing. Residents are afraid to leave the house. A truck nearby caught fire due to the power line.

Audio|Source: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS
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Attention,
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Salem Fire and Kinmundy Fire. Attention, Salem Fire and Kinmundy Fire. You'll be released near Leicester St in Salem.
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Near Leicester St in Salem. My caller is advising that a power line has fallen and is across the house. It is arcing.
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They are afraid to exit the residence due the fact that it is arcing.
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There is also a truck on fire close to that structure as well. Salem is batch (number withheld).

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