Downed electrical wires reported after lightning strike


A resident reported that lightning struck a pole, causing electrical wires to fall down at the intersection.
Audio|Source: Hidalgo County Public Safety
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Transcript:
(name withheld) was called in by a resident in the area, provided the intersection of Gore and Dahlia. For an electrical hazard, he stated that he saw wires on the ground, did not advise that there were sparking or arching negative on any visual flames. Just for information, after the call was taken, he did advise that he saw lightning struck the pole and the wires fell out.
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Location mentioned:
S Dahlia St & W Gore Ave, Pharr, TX 78577
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