Dead tree blamed for downed power line, arcing wires in Smith County
A dead tree caused a downed power line and arcing wires at Highway 271 and McCormic Road in Smith County, prompting emergency response and a temporary road closure.
By By Jamey Boyum·3 hr ago
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SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County Emergency Services District 2 responded to a report of a downed power line, arcing wires and a grass fire at the intersection of Highway 271 and McCormic Road.
Crews arrived to find heavy rain falling and no active fire.
Officials believe a dead tree leaning on another power line caused the line to fall.
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