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Snapped power line sparks concern near Big Pine Lane, Winnebago County IL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/26/2025 05:43 AM

Winnebago County, IL

A snapped power line near Big Pine Lane sparked visible sparks and caused a burning smell in a house, leading to a power outage and concern for safety before the situation cleared.

Audio|Source: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments

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Transcript:

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Town of Burlington Fire.

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Respond 7745, Big Pine Lane.

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775, Big Pine Lane.

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Caller said a wire from a power line to the house snapped.

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There were a lot of sparks.

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No flames seen anywhere, but there was a burning smell in the house.

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But it's cleared up now.

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There is no power to the house.

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Town of Burlington Fire, which is on 775, Big Pine Lane.

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Caller said a power line from the pole to the house.

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There were a lot of sparks.

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There was a little bit of smell inside the house.

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Now no smell and no flames at all.

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Timeout at 743.

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