Underground utility box explodes underground
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Fillmore Fire Department responded to a unknown type fire on the corner of First St. and King Street, Monday, December 3rd.
Fillmore Fire Department responded to a unknown type fire on the corner of First St. and King Street, Monday, December 3rd.
Upon arrival, fire personnel found a smoldering underground utility box that had exploded and lifted the cement volt box several inches above the ground. No injuries to report and Fillmore Fire cordoned off the area until Edison arrived on scene. Approximately 1,000 Edison customers were without power for about an hour.
Upon arrival, fire personnel found a smoldering underground utility box that had exploded and lifted the cement volt box several inches above the ground. No injuries to report and Fillmore Fire cordoned off the area until Edison arrived on scene. Approximately 1,000 Edison customers were without power for about an hour.