Electrical Pole Fire at Franklin Boulevard, Eugene

Summary: Emergency services responded to reports of an electrical pole on fire at 4750 Franklin Boulevard, near the Eugene Mobile Village in Eugene, Oregon. Multiple callers reported smoke and flames at the top of the pole, with concerns about the potential for power lines to fall onto the roadway. Fire units, including Engine 13 and Battalion 1, arrived on scene, confirmed the pole was smoldering but that all lines were intact and nothing was on the ground. Traffic control was implemented, and the power company was contacted to address the situation. The incident required shutting down the 4800 block of Franklin Boulevard due to the risk of falling lines.