Liberty Hose Co. No. 2 - Incident Detail #791

Engine 22 was dispatched to the rear of Don's Food Rite for a reported tree on fire. Heavy snow in the area had settled on tree limbs which still had leaves. The limbs came in contact with power lines, causing arcing which occasionally set the leaves on fire. The crew stood by and awaited the arrival of PPL to clear the tree limbs. The crew witnessed an interesting light show caused by the event and observed several loud explosions with blinding light. Don's Food Rite provided warm coffee to the crew. Once the utility company arrived, the crew went in service.