Truck Hits Power Line on Miner St East of Hickory Ave Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police, firefighters and paramedics responded about 11:09 a.m. February 9, 2022 to a report of a downed power line in the block of 800 East Miner Street in Arlington Heights. Police and firefighters received a report that a truck hit a low lying power line on the south side of Miner Street, and that there were sparks and arcing. The truck that hit the power line was no longer on the scene.

Firefighters on arrival discovered a power line damage with some arcing. Firefighters requested ComEd to the scene. The arcing stopped, and ComEd crews arrived within minutes to begin repairs.

Arlington Heights police officers temporarily blocked Miner Street between Hickory Avenue and Dryden Place, but Miner Street was re-opened by about 12:15 p.m.

Power outage report updated by ComEd …

Customers Affected at 12:25 p.m.
86 customers affected near the block of 800 East Miner Street

Status
Crew Investigating

Probable Cause
Downed wires

Estimated Restoration
Feb 9, 2022, 1:15 PM

Earliest Report
Feb 9, 2022, 11:11 AM

Customers Affected at 12:25 p.m.
224 customers affected near Northwest Highway and Kensington Road

Status
Scheduling Crew

Probable Cause
Downed wires

Estimated Restoration
Feb 9, 2022, 2:00 PM

Earliest Report
Feb 9, 2022, 11:19 AM

FIRE UNITS ASSIGNED …

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