Wires Down

Timeline

1. 5:28pm
   Wire down in backyard touching the ground, caller saw flashes earlier but not currently
2. 5:30pm
   Additional callers report the wire is hanging over the highway east of Algoma with smoke coming from it
3. 5:39pm
   Unit on scene: three power lines down across the property and fence; utility company (Consumers Energy) advised and may respond soon
4. 5:39pm
   Algoma Station 2 confirms three power lines down across backyard and fence; consumer utility en route
5. 5:41pm
   Homeowners advised to stay clear of downed power lines; all Algoma units clear at 1741